These two musicians usually make any date that they're a part of a success and this rare duo date together is no exception. Jones' effortlessly swinging style is matched beautifully by the bassist's imaginative lines. The material is all very familiar, from the easygoing "Gone With the Wind" to a percolating "Wee" and the absolute show-stopping run through "I'll Remember April," which finds both men at a creative peak. It's a pity they didn't record a follow up to this very enjoyable session, recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's studio. - Ken Dryden / allmusic.com
Tracks
1. Gone With The Wind (Herbert Magidson/Allie Wrubel)
2. What Am I Here For (Hank Jones)
3. A Child Is Born (Thad Jones)
4. Wee (Denzil Best)
5. Like Someone In Love (James Van Heusen)
6. Mean To Me (Fred E. Ahlert/Roy Turk)
7. I'll Remember April (Gene DePaul/Patricia Johnston/Don Raye)
8. But Beautiful (Johnny Burke/James Van Heusen)
HANK JONES piano
RED MITCHELL bass
Recorded December 1987 at Rudy van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Timeless Records CDSOL-6313 (Netherlands)