DESCRIPTION:
Originally known as a cool-toned altoist and occasional flutist, Bud Shank's playing from this recording forward surprised many listeners. There was a forcefulness and a passion to his alto solos (he had given up the flute) that had not been heard that much from him previously. Assisted by pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Al Foster, Shank rips into five bop standards, his own "Cotton Blossom," and Walter Norris' "Space Maker" with plenty of intensity, stretching himself and inspiring his sidemen.(AllMusic)...
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Tracklist:
01.I'll Be Seeing You (S.Fain/I.Kahal)...(00:00)
02.Nica's Dream (Horace Silver)...(04:57)
03.Never Never Land (B.Comden/A.Green/J.Styne)...(10:01)
04.Space Maker (Walter Norris)...(15:40)
05.Visa (Charlie Parker)...(19:10)
06.Cotton Blossom (Bud Shank)...(24:38)
07.Bouncing with Bud (Bud Powell)...(29:23).
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Personnel:
1.Bud Shank - alto sax
2.Kenny Barron - piano
3.Ron Carter - bass
4.Al Foster - drums.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Genre:Jazz/Cool/Hard Bop/West Coast Jazz
Recorded: at Classic Sound Studio,N.Y.C.,November 14,1984.
Label: Muse Records (MR 5309).