'79 septet performances led by saxophonist David Liebman. These mix standards, originals, blues, and ballads, with strong, intense solos from Liebman, fine arrangements and ensemble interaction, and standout contributions from pianist Richie Beirach and bassist Eddie Gomez. - Ron Wynn / AllMusic Review
Tracks
1. The Delicacy Of Youth (David Liebman)
2. South Africa
3. The Code's Secret Code (David Liebman)
4. Ode For Leo
5. Treblinka (Richard Beirach) / Arranged by David Baker
6. Mr. K
EDDIE GOMEZ double bass (1, 3, 5)
RICHARD BEIRACH piano (1, 3, 5)
DAVID LIEBMAN soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, alto flute (5)
CLAY RUEDE cello (1, 3, 5)
JUDY GEIST viola (1, 3, 5)
CHARLES VEAL violin (1, 3, 5)
SUSAN ORNSTEIN violin (1, 3, 5)
TODD REYNOLDS violin (6)
NANCY HAMBLETON-TORRENTE cello (4)
Tracks (1, 3, 5) arranged and conducted by David Baker
Recorded September 1979, at Nola Studio, New York City (1, 3, 5)
Tracks 2, 4 & 6 recorded at Red Rock Studios, Saylorsburg, PA, Spring 1994
CMP Records – CMP CD 73