The versatile alto and tenor saxophonist Bill Easley (who on other projects also plays other reeds) is showcased in top form on this CD, performing on two dates with a pair of overlapping groups. Assisted along the way by trumpeter Bill Mobley on five of the numbers, either Sir Roland Hanna or James Williams on piano, and George Caldwell's synthesizer for four of the eight songs, Easley is the main star throughout. He puts plenty of feeling into "It's All in the Game," takes "How Long Has This Been Going On" at a surprisingly fast pace, cooks on "Little Benny," and emulates Sonny Stitt on "Blues for Stitt." Although he has spent much of his career in the background, uplifting other singers and musicians' sessions in addition to working in the studios, Bill Easley shows on this set that he is fully capable of being the leader. This is one of his strongest efforts. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Bill Easley (Sax (Alto)), Bill Easley (Sax (Tenor)), Bill Easley (Main Performer), James Williams (Piano), James Williams (?), Grady Tate (Drums), Bill Mobley (Trumpet), Bill Mobley (?), Malcolm Addey (Engineer), Ron Allaire (Assistant Engineer), George Caldwell (Synthesizer), George Caldwell (?), Sir Roland Hanna (Piano), George Horn (Digital Mastering), David Jackson (Bass), David Jackson (?), Bob Porter (Producer), J.J. Wiggins (Bass), J.J. Wiggins (?), Stuart Troup (Liner Notes), Phil Carroll (Art Direction), Gilles Margerin (Design), Frank Lindner (Photography), Bill Easely (Performer)
