One of the less-lionised among the Young Lions of the 1990s, Herring perhaps didn’t get the same publicity because he spent a long time in the quintet of Nat Adderley, ostensibly deputising for the leader's brother. Not that he sounds much like Cannonball, except in the constant manipulation of his tone and articulation to enliven his phraseology, and in the rhythmic and melodic variety that regularly brings a smile to the listener's physiognomy. Similarly, the programming poses no problems for listener or performers, featuring groovy heads by among others Cedar Walton and Wes Montgomery alongside well-worn (but now refreshed) standards by Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Burton Lane and Ellington. Given the articulate and compelling work by Herring and Chestnut, it's no surprise (indeed, something of a relief) that there are virtually no solos for bassist or drummer, although their backing is invariably stimulating. This is enough to guarantee a rewarding listen, but worth mentioning too is that apparently Herring undertook the session while suffering a delibitating bout of rheumatoid arthritis – you would never know it!