Jazz / Hard Bop
Frank Foster - Saxophone, Sax (Tenor), Sax (Soprano)
Frank Wess - Saxophone, Sax (Tenor), Performer, Flute, Sax (Alto)
Bennett Rubin Liner Notes, Producer
Don Elliott Engineer
Gary Hobish Digital Remastering
Gilles Margerin Design
Kenny Barron Piano
Marvin "Smitty" Smith - Drums
Phil Carroll Art Direction
Rufus Reid Bass
Smith - Drums
This CD reissue of a Pablo date features Frank Foster (on tenor and soprano) and Frank Wess (tenor, flute and alto) at their best. They perform three Wess originals, one by Foster, and a variety of mostly underplayed standards (including Neal Hefti's "Two for the Blues," plus "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most") and a surprisingly uptempo "Send In the Clowns." With pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith offering stimulating support, this is an excellent showcase for the two Franks. A follow-up Concord set (Frankly Speaking) used the same personnel. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
