Reunion

Lester Leaps In (Jon Hendricks weaves swing/bebop vocalese on this track that is reminiscent of the original Basie Kansas City Seven.)

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Last Train From Overbrook (Jon Hendricks gives a creative, lyrical bebop scat solo set against drummer Harold Jones' fast train-like opening rhythm.)

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Serbo Salsa (Larry Vuckovich original features a down-home Balkan theme that grooves naturally with Latin salsa.)

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Short Indigo (Jon Hendricks wrote and sang lyrics inspired by soulful, inventive Shorty Baker trumpet solo on "Mood Indigo" chord changes.)

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Tickle Toe (Jon Hendricks sings this song with the last eight bars from a trumpet solo of Bix Beiderbecke, who influenced Lester Young.)

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Flamingo (This is an authentic lyrical bolero.)

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Impressions (recalls John Coltrane's importance in introducing and shaping modal concept and sound in jazz.)

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Lester's Minor Blues (Larry Vuckovich original suggests Lester Young's melodic and smooth rhythmic phrasing.)

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One Heart (Dave Brambert original is set to a bolero rhythm that enhances its beauty and romantic quality.)

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Scrapple From The Apple (Afro-Cuban jazz interpretation fuses Charlie Parker's sophisticated, syncopated bebop rhythm and melody with a mambo beat.)

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Shadow Of Your Smile (Bassist Nat Johnson displays a beautiful natural vocal sound on this lyrical ballad.)

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Do You Call That A Buddy? (John Hendricks sings with ensemble reminiscent of the Duke's small groups, featuring former Ellington trumpeter Allen Smith.)

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Bye Bye Blackbird (Jon Hendricks sings Miles Davis' muted trumpet sound.)

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Yesterdays (Larry Vuckovich solo suggests harmonic moments from pianist Erroll Garner.)

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