Personnel: Jimmy Forrest (tenor saxophone); Harold Mabern (piano); Grant Green (guitar); Gene Ramey (bass); Elvin Jones (drums).
Recorded at Hall Studios, Chicago, Illinois on DEcember 10 & 12, 1959. Includes liner notes by Joe Segal.
Personnel: Grant Green (guitar); Jimmy Forrest (tenor saxophone); Harold Mabern (piano); Elvin Jones (drums).
Liner Note Author: Joe Segal.
Recording information: Hall Studios (12/10/1959-12/12/1959).
Photographer: Jeff Lowenthal.
This was the first album that tenor saxophonist Jimmy Forrest made after his R&B phase ended. Particularly notable is that the set served as the recording debut of guitarist Grant Green; completing the band are pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Gene Ramey and drummer Elvin Jones. The top-notch group performs two ballads, "Caravan" and three basic Forrest originals, including the title cut. The music is essentially melodic and blues-based hard bop that looks toward soul-jazz. Everyone sounds in fine form. ~ Scott Yanow
