Norman Simmons, grew up in Chicago, Illinois in the 1930's, where America's most renowned blues shouters lived. This is the best brand of cool jazz and blues combined. Listening to this album reminds you of what life could be like if everyone lived like these cool cats. Jimmy Owens On trumpet, Clifford Jordan, on saxaphone, Vernel Fournier on drums. Al Harewood on drums, Lisle Atkinson on bass, and Norman Simmons on piano create this masterpiece in two days in New York City in 1981. Let your ears explore the beautiful and swinging melodies created with trumpet and alto/tenor sax, along with this tight rhythm section.