This 1966 quintet session captures Paul Horn in a period of transition, balancing his cool jazz roots with emerging modal explorations. The arrangements showcase a delicate interplay between the horns and rhythm section.
- The album was recorded in March 1966 at RCA Victor Studios in New York City. It features a standard jazz quartet augmented by guest trumpeter Stu Williamson on two tracks. The LP reached number 14 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
- This was one of Horn's few releases on RCA Victor during his career.
- The album was reissued on CD in 2005 by RCA/Legacy with two previously unreleased alternate takes.
The Paul Horn Quintet was a cool jazz ensemble led by multi-instrumentalist Paul Horn. This 1966 release came as Horn was exploring new creative avenues beyond his established jazz work.
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