This 2004 HighNote release features Roney with a sextet, including his brother, drummer Antoine Roney, and saxophonist Donald Harrison. The album explores a range of Roney's compositions, from upbeat numbers to more introspective ballads.
- The album was recorded in July 2004 at Systems II in Brooklyn, New York. It was produced by Don Sickler and engineered by Max Bolleman.
- "Prototype" was Roney's fifth release on the HighNote Records label. The album reached number 16 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart.
- The album features guest appearances from Gary Bartz on alto saxophone and Reggie Workman on bass on select tracks.
Wallace Roney was a jazz trumpeter from Philadelphia who was known for his work in hard bson. He was a protegé of Miles Davis, and his music often reflected Davis's influence.
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