The vibraphonist presents himself here in a new setting in this recording from 1964. Clearly Milt Jackson wanted to free himself occasionally from the straightjacket of the Modern Jazz Quartet. Sonny's Blues is proof of this: It is percussive and swinging, and without the eagle eyes of John Lewis in the background. This time the young McCoy Tyner, who had worked with John Coltrane (A Love Supreme was recorded in the same month), was at the piano. Jimmy Heath, responsible for the drive not only as a composer but also as instrumentalist, and Bob Cranshaw on the bass, contribute important impetus to the short blues, ballad-like and bop themes. None of the 12 numbers became a real jazz hit, but each has kept its own individual charms to this day.

If you set value on an excellent product being excellently packaged, then you are well advised to buy this LP. This album is now released with its original gatefold cover from the truly beautiful Limelight series, for which the designer alone should have received a Grammy.

Track Listing
1. Sonny's Blues
2. I'm Gonna Laugh You Out of My Life
3. Spanish Fly
4. No Moon At All
5. Slow Death
6. Clay's Blues
7. Lazy Melody
8. Project-S
9. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
10. That's In
11. Ineffable