Early and top notch Grant Stewart

[Larry Kart]

Vividly recorded in Barcelona way back in 1998, with pianist Fabio Miana, bassist Chris Higgins, and drummer Marc Miralta, this is a gem that ought not to be forgotten. Stewart is in very fresh form, the rhythm section is ideal (this was a working group) and the program includes Mingus' "Dizzy  Moods," Monk's "Pannonica",  Freddie Redd's "O.D." and a nutty Stewart original "Scotch Thing."

 

[Peter Friedman]

Larry, I very much agree. This was one of the very first times I heard Grant Stewart. His playing here was so good on this CD that he  quickly became one of my favorites living tenor players.

[BillF]

Yes, a very good one, not heard before. 

Particularly interesting choice of tunes. Both "O.D." and "Dizzy Moods" were in the "Now where have I heard that before?" category. (McLean/Redd and Mingus, respectively).

[Larry Kart]

Bueno Rollo means "good vibes." I forgot to mention that the album also includes a fine version of "Strayhorn's ""Something To Live For."

[jlhoots]

I'm convinced.