How is that album? I saw a copy at a local store recently and wondered if I should pick it up.
BUY IT!!!!!!!
Some of Frank Strozier's greatest playing is on this album, especially "Stardust," which he delivers with incredible soul and sophistication (the arrangment, which is probably either by Harold Mabern or Frank, includes Coltrane-derived "Countdown" subsitutions and other harmonic felicities. "Invitation" burns too. Actually, all of the album is really strong. The rhythm section is splashy in a '70s McCoy Tynerish kind of way. I even like the Leon Thomas vocals too ("Little Sunflower" and "Nisha").
Samples on youtube. Search "Louis Hayes" and "Stardust" and that will lead to the rest of the album too.
I agree on your opinion.
Ordered this album for the presence of Frank Strozier.
It`s one of my today`s arrivals.
So, go for it!