Judy's Bounce

"The three players on this album have ears like rabbits. If one ticks, another one tocks; if one pings, another one pongs. They are always listening, always responding and always on the money. Fred Hopkins and Ed Blackwell are veterans who are well-known to be blessed with the qualities that make them such consummate players--timing, soulfulness, swinging individuality.  ...Jemell Moondoc is an exciting player with a sweet, warm tone on the alto saxophone and an emotional depth that sets him yards apart from most of his peers. His playing has a very vocal quality which furthers the illusion here that these are four three-way discussions between very wise, very witty and very interesting gentlemen." (source: from the CD's liner notes by Lee Jeske, 1981)

(Original Vinyl LP also available)