Except for a ballad medley, this CD reissues all of the music from two earlier LPs featuring pianist Jaki Byard, Joe Farrell (who plays tenor, soprano, flute, and even some drums), bassist George Tucker, and drummer Alan Dawson (doubling on vibes). The set, recorded live at Lennie's-on-the-Turnpike in Massachusetts, is a superior outing for all of the players. Farrell shows just how strong a player he was while Byard's versatility (and full knowledge of all jazz piano styles) keeps the proceedings continually unpredictable. Recommended. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. Twelve (Jaky Byard)
2. Denise (Jaki Byard)
3. Thing What Is (Alan Dawson)
4. Broadway (Bird/Henderson/McRae/Wood)
5. Alan's Got Rhythm (Jaki Byard/Alan Dawson)
6. Cathy (Joe Farrell)
7. Bass-Ment Blues (Jaki Byard)
JAKI BYARD piano
JOE FARRELL tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, drums
GEORGE TUCKER bass
ALAN DAWSON drums, vibraphone
Recorded live! at Lennie's on the Turnpike
Prestige PCD-24121-2 (US)