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There are some excellent moments on this outing from the Red Rodney Quintet, but the overall results are a bit of a mixed bag. The band (trumpeter Rodney, Chris Potter on tenor, alto and soprano, pianist David Kikoski, bassist Chip Jackson and drummer Jimmy Madison) is excellent, swinging on some pieces, but several numbers utilize the synthesizers of Bob Belden, and there is a rap on “Moose the Mooche.” It is a bit of a schizophrenic session, with the music attempting to cover all bases but probably not completely satisfying anyone. (Scott Yanow/AllMusic).

Track listing:
1 In Case Of Fire 05:05
2 Sweet Soul (For Miles Davis) 03:50
3 Hope 06:20
4 Island Girl 04:53
5 Little Willie Leaps 06:32
6 Helene 03:25
7 One For Didi 05:10
8 Droppin’ Science 05:07
9 Valhalla 05:30
10 Tiffany 04:22
11 Blue Times 06:07
12 Moose The Mooch 03:20

Personnel:

• Red Rodney – trumpet
• Chris Potter – tenor, alto, soprano saxophone
• David Kikoski – piano
• Chip Jackson – bass
• Jimmy Madison – drums
• Bob Belden – synthesizer

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Released: 1990
Duration: 01:00:04
Recorded:  October 1990 – November 1990
Recording Location:
Giant Studios, New York, NY
M & I Studios