Don Thompson spent several years as George Shearing's bassist and this album is his best recording with the veteran pianist. Thompson, who plays second piano on Herbie Hancock's &Tell Me a Bedtime Story,& jams with strong intuition and consistent swing, easily picking up on Shearing's musical directions during such songs as &Pent up House,& &The Shadow of Your Smile,& &Cheryl& and a couple of originals. Shearing, who takes &I Cover the Waterfront& as a piano solo, had his career rejuvenated during his years on Concord through stimulating musical encounters such as this one. Fine music. by Scott Yanow