Larry Young's exploratory sound has earned him comparisons to John Coltrane, which might seem strange since Young plays the organ. Thoughtful and dynamic, his solos are indeed impressive; but it's the subtle underpinning and space Young provides tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson and trumpeter Woody Shaw that really makes the album work. It helps to have a drummer as flexible as Elvin Jones, who alone accompanies Young on a stellar reading of "Monk's Dream."

Tony Peltier