Here is one of the finest chapters in Sonny Rollins's still-growing Milestone discography, with an effective mix of high-energy blowing and more considered balladry. The highlights include a version of Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely" that bursts with optimism, two originals ("Down the Line" and "Hear What I'm Saying") with pithy melodies pre-shrunk for maximum thematic development, another pair of tracks that feature rare and imposing glimpses of Rollins the soprano saxophonist, and one of the more memorable examples of his unaccompanied work on the introduction to the title tune. While Rollins dominates as always, the album also contains some of George Duke's best work as both multi-keyboard session man and creative jazz soloist, and room for Tony Williams to interact with Rollins and stretch out on his own during "Hear What I'm Saying."

with George Duke, Charles Icarus Johnson, Paul Jackson, Byron Miller, Tony Williams, Bill Summers