Andy Martin, Jan Lundren Quartet - How About You? (2006)

"Martin, whose trombone recalls the virtuosity and exuberant imagination of Frank Rosolino, and Lundgren, possibly the finest bop pianist now playing, spark each other on this splendid exploration of The Great American Song Book; even the familiar emerges refreshed by their combustible combination. With Chuck Berghofer (bass) and Joe La Barbera (drums) locking a near-perfect rhythm section for this kind of music, Martin and Lundgren keep their statements pithy and to the point, leaving you wanting more. Producer Dick Bank, who, with writer Alun Morgan, lavished extraordinary care on the superb booklet, includes some almost forgotten jewels in Carnival, Moon Ray, Why Shouldnt I?, Tabú and A New Town Is a Blue Town. Is mainstream passé? Not when its done this brilliantly." Ray Comiskey - The Irish Times