Jim Hall Quartet: Jim Hall (guitar); Gil Goldstein (keyboards); Steve La Spina (bass); Terry Clarke (drums).

Recorded at Penny Lane Studios, New York, New York in May 1989. Includes liner notes by Nat Hentoff.

This is a Hybrid Super Audio CD playable on both regular and Super Audio CD players.

Jim Hall Quartet: Jim Hall (guitar); Gil Goldstein (keyboards); Steve La Spina (bass); Terry Clarke (drums).

Recorded at Penny Lane Studios, New York, New York in May 1989. Includes liner notes by Nat Hentoff.

This is a hybrid Super Audio CD playable on both regular and Super Audio CD players.

Jim Hall's successful blend of contemporary and mainstream jazz should appeal to both camps on this well-crafted CD. Hall displays the subtle quiet lyricism that makes his guitar sound instantly identifiable. Gil Goldstein is a perfect choice on keyboards, because he uses synthesizer only to color rather than overpower a song, while avoiding schmaltz. Both "Beja-Flor" and the title track benefit from his contributions. Though his piano is frequently in the background, it matches Hall's hushed, effective guitar lines. Bassist Steve LaSpina and drummer Terry Clarke frequently lay out during the introductions and then enter to add either gentle shadings or full steam, if needed. One of Jim Hall's best CDs. ~ Ken Dryden