Bactrian

It's not often you get to listen to two masters of the bass on one album... this is kind of a "reunion" recording... they recorded together way back in 1977, and have now captured the results of a recent tour through Europe together. As you listen to songs like the lively "Hoe Down", you'll hear that from a jazz standpoint, there are few players that can equal their dexterity - they'll have you up & dancin' 'round the barn with glee; every note on this song is pure joy! Glen also plays some beautiful piano on the intriguing "Free Play"... this tune may not be for everyone's ears, but I loved it. What's so wonderful about their work together is that it demonstrates just how a jazz friendship can evolve... nearly 50 years of playing together since that first recording in the '70's. My personal favorite of the eleven pieces offered up is also the longest (9:41), "Kontrast"... it couldn't be more aptly named, and is proof positive that you've landed a sonic gem. I give David & Glen a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, with an "EQ" (energy quotient) rating of 4.99 for this splendid album.