The new collection also borrows a little from that album and its predecessor, 2006's Rewind That, by reprising a few of the pieces for the live audience at Newport. Both of the title songs from the two earlier albums, along with "Litany Against Fear," are included here. The latter is especially nice, setting a smooth and dreamy mood that allows Scott to soar. Most of the eight tracks are similarly paced, with Scott's slow and moody horn play occasionally punctuated by some explosive percussion. A good example is a song Scott wrote to commemorate the death of a friend, "Died In Love." (Complimentary download via artist's website.)
My favorite here was something a little livelier, "James Crow Jr., Esq." The piece's post-bop bounce and some nice guitar licks from Stevens help frame Scott's trumpet, which seems to pick up a little more retro sound too. Good stuff, as is the entire album — recommended.
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