This early outing (reissued on CD) finds guitarist John Scofield playing advanced postbop jazz with pianist Hal Galper (who here sounds strongly influenced by McCoy Tyner), bassist Stafford James and drummer Adam Nussbaum. They perform five Scofield originals and Galper's "Triple Play." Although this was not the usual setting for Sco, his tone is immediately recognizable and his adventurous solos will be of interest to his many fans. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1.Rough House
2. Alster Fields
3. Ailleron
4. Slow Elvin
5. Triple Play
6. Air Parkistan
HAL GALPER piano
JOHN SCOFIELD guitar
STAFFORD JAMES bass
ADAM NUSSBAUM drums
All music composed by John Scofield
Recorded at Tonstudio Zuckerfabrik, Stuttgart November 27, 1978
Enja Records CD 3033-2