This album has a bit of everything in Gary Schocker's inimitable style. The opening 'Gallant' is fresh and lively, 'Spring Energy' has a rustic feel with quirky changes of time and' Hola' takes us to a South America beach. The are slow pieces too. 'Istanbul' is mysterious, the 'Largo' takes us back to the Baroque and 'Early One Morning' sounds like a folk song. A great book for dipping into when the need arises, the spread of standards and styles means there is something there for everyone.
