The late Michael Garrick's love of poetry is well known and here he's set both his own verse and that of Shakespeare, Browning and Blake to some simply gorgeous music. Two of the tunes, ‘Forgotten Love’ and ‘Everybody's Song But My Own’, are from the pens of Jaco Pastorius and Kenny Wheeler respectively. Both fit neatly with Garrick's own compositions, including a lovely ‘Shall I Compare Thee?’ and a particularly fine ‘Webster's Mood’ for Rendell-Carr Quintet fans. Sad then that Home Thoughts should reveal that his gifts as a pianist and writer were so obviously undiminished so shortly before his death last year. This adds further poignancy to a record already rich in subtle emotions and moods. The rhythm section of Matt Ridley and Chris Nickolls provides fine support, while saxophonist Tony Woods must surely tire of being described as ‘underrated’. He is, shouldn't be and offers ample evidence here why his is an unusual talent. Best of all, however, is Nette Robinson who essays these often-difficult lyrics with an agile charm. Beautifully packaged with photographs from Garrick and artwork by artist Sisi Burn and singer Nette Robinson, this is a little gem.