Prime mid 50s work from Lucky Thompson - recorded in Paris with the group of drummer Dave Pochonet, and featuring tracks that are longer than usual for a Thompson session! Thompson is on tenor throughout - and the other players include either Henri Renaud or Martial Solal on piano, Michel De Villers on baritone and alto, and Fernand Verstraete on trumpet. There s a bit looser feel to the set than some of Thompson s tighter sides from the US - and titles include Let s Try Again , Stewin Up A Wig , Fascinating Blues , Home Free , and One For The Boys & Us .

Tracklist:

01. Fascinating Blues (4:01)
02. I Shoul Care (4:16)
03. One For The Boys And Us (7:08)
04. Home Free (5:06)
05. Bluebird Blues (3:56)
06. Lullaby Of The Leaves (3:58)
07. Easy Going (4:06)
08. Let’s Try Again (6:28)
09. Stewin’ Up A Wig (3:55)

Musicians:

Michel de Villers: Sax (Alto), Sax (Baritone)
Jo Hrasko. Clarinet: Sax (Alto)
Marcel Hrasko: Sax (Baritone)
Dave Pochonet All Stars: Performer
Benoit Quersin: Double Bass
Henri Renaud: Piano
Jean-Pierre Sasson: Guitar
Martial Solal: Piano
Lucky Thompson: Sax (Tenor)
Charles Verstraete: Trombone, Trombone (Bass)
Fernand Verstraete: Trumpet