This hill session is like none other he has done or Blue Note has ever released. This may be a nonet but the unique thing about it is, at times when everybody is playing, it sounds like a 17 piece Big Band. Other times it sounds small group like some of Andrews other recordings. I especially like Hills montuno work. I also like the way Hill allows the horns ample opportunity to solo and gives himself solo space at just the right time. As for recording quality, it is about a 9 except when Lenny White slashes with Toms and cymbals and the remastering can't quite handle it. For those unfamiliar with Joe Farrell, look out beacuse when he enters the room and says something, his muscular sound grabs your attention. This is the first of the new Conns I've heard and have to admit it is a unique session that will require repeat listenings to appreciate how great it actually is.