Teaming up again with Eschete on All Too Soon, he gives us a nice collection of pieces that are mostly bebop-flavored, with a few traditional tunes thrown into the mix along with a surprise or two. His comfort level with Eschete is obvious, but while the guitarist does get in some nice licks of his own, Weiss is the star here.
Charlie Parker's "Scrapple From The Apple" opens the album, immediately showing Weiss' boldness as he measures his clarinet play against the legend. He's also included another bop classic, "Blue Monk," a track that seems to especially demonstrate his improvisational skills. But Weiss isn't bashful about doing that as even the standards are seldom played straight, which makes them extra special. My favorite is probably "Like Someone In Love," with "Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise," a close second. An honorable mention goes to the soft and simply melodic "Emily."
A nice addition to the legacy of Mort Weiss' revitalized career, All Too Soon is recommended.
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