Bassist Sam Jones second Xanadu release as a leader features an all-star sextet with Blue Mitchell, Slide Hampton, Bob Berg, Barry Harris & Louis Hayes. 'This is a swinging, feel good session with burning solos all along the way. Sam adds something to a session which is subtle and difficult to put your finger on. You d miss it if he wasn't there because he s one of the great bassists.' Sonny Rollins. Deluxe CD includes 16-page book with original liner notes essay by Chris Sheridan and new essay by jazz journalist Bill Milkowski, plus extra photos and session notes. Original session Produced & Directed by Don Schlitten. Album design & cover photo by Don Schlitten.
Personnel: Sam Jones Bass Blue Mitchell Trumpet Slide Hampton Trombone Bob Berg Tenor Saxophone Barry Harris Piano