The original Village Vanguard Orchestra album that this chart is recorded in is one of my favorite modern jazz recordings. Awesome stuff.

But here's a good argument for not restricting a great chart to just one great recording. The Frankfurt Radio Big Band here sounds different and also great!

Christian Jaksjö on the plunger 'bone solo.

Steffen Weber, tenor sax.

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Jim McNeely, who arranged this, just passed away last year. He was a brilliant composer and arranger, fabulous pianist and a great human being. RIP!