Time and troubles seem to melt away during the 15 enrapturing minutes ofIdle Moments, the opening track ofGrant Greenssublime 1963 album of the same name. As the piece unhurriedly unfurls all the unique colors of the ensemble present themselves withGreenssoulful guitar joined byDuke Pearsonselegant piano,Bobby Hutchersonscrystalline vibraphone,Bob Cranshawsreassuring upright bass,Al Harewoodssubtle drums, and lastlyJoe Hendersonsmagnificent tenor saxophone. The pace quickens for the rest of this set including theGreenoriginal Jean de Fleur, a bluesy take onJohn Lewis MJQ standard Django, and Pearsons original Nomad.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist:

A1: Idle Moments
A2: Jean De Fleur

B1: Django
B2: Nomad