Having a great time listening to this record.  So, so swinging.  I mean, yes, they drag a little on “Solacium,” but that happens to the best sometimes anyway.  Wait, these are the best – Tommy Flanagan, Paul Chambers, Louis Hayes (Jimmy Cobb elsewhere on the album).  Oh, and this is the Fantasy 2-Fer version, which has  both the Kenny Burrell with John Coltrane session, as well as The Cats.  So much great music on this record, but in particular, I’m thinking about:

• “Why Was I Born?” – a magnificent piano/tenor duo.  Coltrane sounds amazing.
• “Freight Trane” – the definitive version, I think
• “Minor Mishap” – I have so many versions of this.  Tons.  This one is fantastic.
• “How Long Has This Been Going On” – Lovely.
• “Eclypso” – Note to self: transcribe and play this tune.  Further proof that Tommy Flanagan was a great composer.

Super nice record.

R.