This CD is almost worth getting for the bizarre liner notes of
Richard Santoro. During this era, pianist
Kirk Lightsey (who also plays a bit of flute), bassist
Cecil McBee, and drummer
Don Moye formed the rhythm section of
the Leaders, so their set is listed as being by "the Leaders Trio." The musicians perform two
Lightsey originals, three by
McBee,
Moye's "Ode to Wilbur Ware," an obscure
Gary Bartz tune, and the standard "This Is All I Ask." Although there is close interplay by the musicians, the pianist is the lead voice, so one can look at this set as being a date by
the Kirk Lightsey Trio. Excellent modern mainstream music.
–
Scott Yanow, Rovi