This is a fine album by veteran American and European jazz musicians: Sal Nistico, an Italian-American tenor saxophonist who once played with the Mangione Brothers; Benny Bailey, a trumpeter who moved to Europe; Joe Haider, a German-born pianist; Isla Eckinger on bass; and Billy Brooks on drums. Recorded in 1978, it's inspiring to see them tackling straight-ahead jazz despite the fusion boom of the time. Nistico and Bailey's soulful playing on the ballad "Body & Soul" is particularly memorable. While it may not be a jazz classic, it's an excellent performance that still holds up today. It's a bit austere, but the EGO label has other albums of this nature. Germany Original EGO records 4010 stereo The jacket shows signs of aging, with scuffs, creases, and wear. The record has very little noise and is in good condition.