One of the best early albums cut by
John Lewis as a leader – a set that's a fair bit different than
John's work with the Modern Jazz Quartet – thanks to strong guest appearances from players who include Paul Gonsalves and Benny Golson on tenor sax, Eric Dolphy on alto, Jim Hall on guitar, and Herb Pomeroy on trumpet. Most of the tracks are a great mix of the mellow, introspective
Lewis approach with some of the freer, more relaxed styles of the soloists – an approach that's slightly third stream, but which also has some of the great sounds and tones that
Lewis forged on his Afternoon In Paris album with
Sacha Distel. Titles include great versions of "Body & Soul" and "Afternoon In Paris", plus
Lewis' classic "2 Degrees East, 3 Degrees West", as well as "I Should Care" and "I Remember Clifford".
(Mono red and purple label pressing. Cover has light wear.)