A sublime album by one of our favorite talents in 60s jazz – pianist Jack
Wilson, making his second Blue Note appearance here amidst a group of other more likely label players that include Lee Morgan on trumpet,
Jackie McLean on alto, and Billy Higgins on drums! Despite the presence of those superstars, though, the album's still very much
Wilson's own – featuring 4 tracks penned and played in his modally soulful vision, plus a great version of one tune by Frank Strozier – a player we'd find to be a very good companion to
Wilson's style! The group's also noteworthy in that it features some excellent work from trombonist Garnett Brown – a player with a deeply soulful approach that adds in new dimensions to the tunes, and offsets the lightly lyrical touch of
Wilson on the keys. The whole set's great – and titles include "Do It", "On Children", "Easterly Winds", "Nirvana", and "Frank's Tune".
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy vinyl and cover!)