This LP was originally released in the summer of 1989 with Doug Raney at age 33.
He released during his rather short life (1956 – 2016) 17 leader albums for SteepleChase including this 13th piano-less horn-featured recording which won accolades from critics all over the world.
“...Doug Raney is an elegant player even when he’s attacking, as he does here on most of the content .... Certainly recommended if you enjoy your jazz slightly in advance of bebop, but with all of that basic feel still there.” (Martin Richards on SCS 1249, Jazz Journal International)
“...no doubt, another in the string of successful Raney releases.” (Paul B. Matthews on SCS 1249, Cadence)