Ellington tunes from the early 40's. Kay and Roker alternate on drums. This was probably Kay's last record. Guest musicians are featured on every cut such as Phil Woods, Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Bobby McFerrin, Take 6, Sweets Edison, and Jimmy Heath. Same band and tunes as Birth of the Cool, but live recordings at the Royal Roost.
Sound is good.
Sound is not good. The MJQ backs Webster. Sound is not good. The MJQ backs Rollins on 4 cuts. There are only 5 titles on the album, all composed by John Lewis.