Ira Sullivan has recorded much less throughout his career than his talent deserves, partly because he has spent many years living in Florida. This obscure LP features
Sullivan on trumpet, flugelhorn and flute joined by saxophonist
John Alexander, a rhythm section and a string quartet.
Sullivan and the younger players perform six group originals that emphasize the lyrical side of the great multi-instrumentalist and effectively blend together the strings (of which viola player
Debbie Spring is best-known) with the jazz ensemble.
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Scott Yanow, Rovi