The quintessential bebop bassist is featured on this album alongside drummer Max Roach as well as some lesser known French jazz artists. As was common through the mid-century. Tracks and albums would be rereleased on other labels often with alternate takes or other compositions, hence why only 6 of 8 tracks were transcribed here - the other two being alt. takes of E-Lag and Burt’s Pad. OP is in fine form throughout this whole date. Though his solos are short - never more than a chorus (save for a very small amount of trading on the first track) - they always exhibit the essence of a bebop bass solo complete with chromaticism and smooth accessible lines, economically perfect for the left hand. This is a great album/transcription for those wanting only a mild challenge or want to understand the bop language better.