by Michael Erlewine
His fourth CD from Alligator is his jazziest and bluesist recording to date. Clarke has written half of the compositions and put his own sound and style on those he did not write. Highlights include &The Boss& (inspired by saxophonist Willis Jackson) which is a fast jump that finds chromatic harp riffing along with a horn section -- some interesting ideas. Other tunes are the Benny Moten tune &Moten Swing,& &My Mind is Working Overtime,& (a Latin-tinged tune written by Clarke), and &Letter from Home.&