THE saxophone playing sounds so fresh you might imagine Bunky Green is a young, up-and-coming saxophonist but the leader of this powerful session is almost 70. An influence on many Chicago players, including the great Steve Coleman who produces here, Green is one of those hidden local talents now getting the recognition he deserves.

Coleman pairs his former mentor with a rhythm section from the top drawer of the contemporary generation -Jason Moran (piano), Lonnie Plaxico (bass) and Nasheet Waits (drums). A magnificent statement from a veteran musician.

Cormac Larkin