by Scott Yanow
Tenor-great Coleman Hawkins tended to be at his best when challenged by another horn player. On this highly enjoyable CD, Hawkins is joined by the superb trumpeter Charlie Shavers and a strong rhythm section that includes guitarist Tiny Grimes and pianist Ray Bryant. With such superior songs as &Through for the Night,& &I Never Knew& and &La Rosita,& in addition to long jams, plenty of fireworks occur during this frequently exciting session.