One of Bill Evans’ only recordings issued during his pivotal early years (1956-1964) without his trio. Adding trumpet and guitar to create an unusual quintet alignment, concentrating on standard tunes, and with brighter tempos than are generally associated with his playing, it is a uniquely valuable addition to the catalog of perhaps the most important pianist in modern jazz. With Freddie Hubbard, Jim Hall, Percy Heath and Philly Joe Jones.