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Lester Leaps In

Last Train From Overbrook (Jon Hendricks gives a creative, lyrical bebop scat solo set against drummer Harold Jones' fast train-like opening rhythm.)

Serbo Salsa

Short Indigo (Jon Hendricks wrote and sang lyrics inspired by soulful, inventive Shorty Baker trumpet solo on "Mood Indigo" chord changes.)

Tickle Toe (Jon Hendricks sings this song with the last eight bars from a trumpet solo of Bix Beiderbecke, who influenced Lester Young.)

Impressions (recalls John Coltrane's importance in introducing and shaping modal concept and sound in jazz.)

Lester's Minor Blues

One Heart

Scrapple From The Apple (Afro-Cuban jazz interpretation fuses Charlie Parker's sophisticated, syncopated bebop rhythm and melody with a mambo beat.)

Do You Call That A Buddy? (John Hendricks sings with ensemble reminiscent of the Duke's small groups, featuring former Ellington trumpeter Allen Smith.)

Why Not (reminiscent of 1952 Count Basie recording featuring Paul Quinichette on tenor)

Blue And Sentimental

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid

She's Just My Size (reminiscent of a 1954 Basie recording)

Besame Macho

Sweet Lorraine (Bassist Nat Johnson on vocal in Nat Cole/Lester Young connection)