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The silver-bearded Mose Allison has been recording since 1957--a long career nicely summarized by his boxed set Allison Wonderland--but he's not finished yet. For most of his career, Allison has stuck to the piano trio format, but on this album, he stretches out his laconic arrangements to allow room for such top jazz stars as guitarist John Scofield, saxophonist Joe Lovano and trumpeter Randy Brecker. These guests thrive in the atmosphere of Allison's restrained, blues-anchored songwriting, but it's his razor-sharp lyrics that still command the most attention. --Geoffrey Himes
