The Brecker Brothers (tenor saxophonist Mike and trumpeter Randy) join pianist Hal Galper, bassist Wayne Dockery, and drummer Bob Moses for a set of high-quality modern hard bebop. The Breckers spent much of the 1970s in the studios, so this album gave one a rare opportunity to hear them during the era playing in a noncommercial setting. The quintet performs three Galper originals (including the Chet Baker tribute "Waiting for Chet") and "I Can't Get Started," while the leader performs "Blue and Green" unaccompanied. A fine session. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
01. Waiting for Chet (Hal Galper)
02. Now Hear This (Hal Galper)
03. I Can't Get Started (Vernon Duke/Ira Gershwin)
04. Speak With a Single Voice (Hal Galper)
05. Blue In Green (Miles Davis/Bill Evans)
WAYNE DOCKERY bass
BOB MOSES drums
HAL GALPER piano
MICHAEL BRECKER tenor saxophone, flute
RANDY BRECKER trumpet
Recorded live in February, 1978 at Rosy's in New Orleans, LA., USA
Enja Records CDSOL-6506