In de fifties ontstond de 'west coast-sound': een rustiger, 'gesophisticeerder', cooljazz-achtig geluid, passend bij het Californisch klimaat. Dit album uit 1996 met rustige mainstream hardbop geeft daar een wending aan.
"Trumpeter Hubbard--an extraordinary talent whose career has ranged from exceptional heights to disheartening mediocrity--has scored again. This time, he has gathered five top jazz men--including pianist Cedar Walton, drummer Billy Higgins and saxophonist Ralph Moore--for an invigorating program that consists of four new originals, Waltons title track and the standard God Bless the Child. The tunes offer a bracing contrast of moods. Dear John, a tribute to John Coltrane, is based on the deluge of chords that underpinned Coltranes classic Giant Steps, while Managua is built on a single harmony. Bolivia sashays back and forth between a undulating Latin feeling and a driving swing section, and God Bless is taken very slowly." (LA Times)
"Trombonist J.J. Johnson, 64 at the time of Quintergy, is heard in top form on this Live at the Village Vanguard set. His quintet, which includes Ralph Moore on tenor and soprano, pianist Stanley Cowell, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Victor Lewis, is perfectly suited to interpret the spirited set of advanced bop. Highlights include Johnson's feature on "You've Changed," "Coppin' the \Bop," "Lament" and his unaccompanied playing on "It's All Right with Me." Excellent music. Another Antilles CD, Standards, comes from the same sessions." (Allmusic).
Live-opname uit 1988 van het kwintet van de toen 64-jarige trombone-virtuoos. "This set features trombonist J.J. Johnson's quintet with Ralph Moore on tenor and soprano saxophone, pianist Stanley Cowell, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Victor Lewis jamming on nine standards, plus the leader's "Shortcake." Johnson is in top form, particularly on "My Funny Valentine," "Just Friends," "Misterioso" and "Autumn Leaves." A good example of the ageless trombonist's talents." (Scott Yanow, Allmusic)
"For Walton's debut on the Astor Place label, the widely respected veteran pianist contributed all 9 selections. Although his "Bolivia" is a jazz standard, Walton is not normally thought of as a major composer. However, quite a few of his new pieces could possibly become standards in the future if jazz improvisers explore this disc. Of the more memorable originals, "Martha's Prize" has a light cheerful melody; "The Vision" gives Ralph Moore an opportunity to show just how distinctive he can sound on soprano; "Happiness" is a joyful hard bop tune a little reminiscent of "Little Rock Getaway" with a bridge added; "Underground Memoirs" (which has a particularly strong Walton solo) is a haunting ballad, and "Theme for Jobim" swings with a strong bossa beat. The all-star lineup plays up to their potential with Hargrove sometimes recalling Freddie Hubbard, and Moore and Herring getting in their spots and the ensemble as a whole sometimes resembling the Jazz Messengers. Highly recommended." (Scott Yanow, Allmusic)
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