A classic Savoy side that brings together bop sessions recorded earlier in the label's life – done by different groupings that feature some of the best players of the early bebop years.
Sonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham,
and Bud Powell are part of a group that play "Ray's Idea", "Fool's Fancy", "Bebop In Pastel",
and "Bombay".
Fats Navarro, Leo Parker, Tadd Dameron,
and others perform "Eb Pob", "Goin To Minton's", "Fat Girl",
and "Ice Freezes Red".
Stan Getz, Max Roach,
and Hank Jones play "Opus De Bop", "Running Water",
and 2 other tunes. All tracks are short
and straight bop!
(Out of print 1996 Japanese pressing.)