Produced by Hank O'Neal, this CD finds Mance and his colleagues in excellent form on well-known standards as well as some lesser-known gems. An overlooked gem that the trio successfully tackles is fellow pianist Billy Taylor's "I Wish I Knew," which has a strong gospel flavor. Mance has always had a very bluesy, churchy, down-home outlook, and Taylor's earthy tune turns out to be perfect for him.
