Truly a Dutch quartet, with musical and historical allure. The eclectic saxophonist made jazz hip and swinging again in the Netherlands with his . But he also embraced the music of composer and Instant Composers Pool (ICP) on the album (2008). At that time few hip sounds that, even by jazz audiences, were dismissed as inaccessible squeaky grunt. Now Herman plays Mengelberg again, with none other
… than ICP drummer on drums , supplemented by the young pianist and on bass jazz pioneer (brother of ). On this live album, the rhythm section of eighties knows how to stimulate the two (relative) youngsters to energetic playing in a smooth and thorough way. Mengelberg's music is especially cheerful and spry, with elements of , classical music and (Dutch) folk tunes. This quartet kneads this absurd mix with gusto into steamy jazz music. (MR)more
