Don't let the title put you off, as these aren't tracks recorded at some soundcheck before a gig by British piano legend
Stan Tracey – and instead, they're some incredible recordings from late in his career, showing the modernist to be every bit as vibrant as back in the day! CD1 features duets between
Stan and son Clark
Tracey on drums – a pair who'd been working together for many years by the time of this date, and who have fantastic energy that will in
stantly blow away any idea of nepotism you might have in mind! Clark is as dynamic on the drums as
Stan is on the keys – and the pair work some amazing magic on original tunes that include "Stick Chops", "Foregone Conclusion", "M25", "Curry Favour", "Soundcheck", "Gambons", and "Midnight Around". CD2 features a trio performance, as bassist Andrew Clyndert joins
Stan and Clark – as the group move through a mix of wonderfully reworked jazz classics, and a strong tune of
Stan's own – titles that include "Lil Ol Pottsville", "Let's Cool One", "Angelica", "Goodbye", "Blue Monk", and "Chelsea Bridge".