The third and quite possibly the best, of a trio of recordings for Blue Note that are considered a triumph for this tortured artist. Powell is one of the true architects of be-bop, and his recording history, like his personal life, experienced extreme highs and lows. Before he moved to Europe, Blue Note was able to capture him in a variety of groupings. This August 1957 date from Rudy Van Gelder's Hackensack studio is damn near sheer perfection. Trio-mates Art Taylor on drums and Paul Chamber's bass offer the perfect compliment to Powell's five original compositions, with an outpouring of swing, blues and improvisation. A unique choice of a complimenting horn finds a quite young Curtis Fuller on trombone on three standards. Cut on Classic's all-tube, pure mono cutting system by Bernie Grundman from the original full-track mono master tapes.

Track Listing
1. Some Soul
2. Blue Pearl
3. Frantic Fancies
4. Bud on Bach
5. Keepin' in the Groove
6. Idaho
7. Don't Blame Me
8. Moose the Mooche