Personnel: Charles Fambrough (bass), Grover Washington Jr., Kenny Garrett (saxophones), Roy Hargrove, Kenny Kirkland, Jeff Watts, "Doc" Gibbs, Bill O'Connell, Billy Drummond, Robbie Ameen.
Personnel: Grover Washington, Jr. (soprano saxophone); Kenny Garrett (alto saxophone); Roy Hargrove (trumpet); Bill O'Connell (piano, synthesizer); Steven Scott, Abdullah Ibrahim, Kenny Kirkland, Stephen Scott (piano); Jeff "Tain" Watts, Yoron Israel, Billy Drummond (drums); Doc Gibbs, Bashiri Johnson (percussion).
As usual, bassist Charles Fambrough assembled an impressive all-star group for this CD. Such players as altoist Kenny Garrett, Grover Washington, Jr. (on soprano), trumpeter Roy Hargrove, pianist Kenny Kirkland and even pianist Abdullah Ibrahim (making a rare appearance as a sideman for his own "Beautiful Love") are heard from, along with a few overlapping rhythm sections. The music ranges from light swing and some funky moments to Ibrahim's spiritual piece. Fambrough is generous in allocating solo space, allowing his illustrious guests to make strong impressions. ~ Scott Yanow
Professional Reviews
Musician (2/93, p.94) - "...What sets Fambrough's outreach a step above the rest are his supple basslines, his centered, constant lyric feeling and his keen sense of pacing, allowing sweet interludes to relieve tension, and to let the listeners catch their breath..."
