Description
This excellent post-bop session co-led by saxophonist John Mastroianni and drummer Sherrie Maricle shows equal mastery with playing and composing by both musicians. The energized drummer contributed the rapid-fire title track and the swinging samba “After All,” while Mastroianni’s lyrical alto carries his ballad “Someday” and his soprano is just as moving on “Four of a Kind.” Pianist Ted Rosenthal and bassist Harvie Swartz, two equally outstanding musicians, round out this short-lived quartet, which seems unlikely to record again after Maricle took over the leadership of the exciting “No Man’s Band,” Diva. Ken Dryden
Track Listing
1. The Time Being
2. Abrasive To You
3. After All
4. Someday
5. Just A Thing
6. Four Of A king
7. Unpredictable Nature
8. Samba Raul
9. Forever In My Heart
10. Nine Lives
