Partially recorded in Hollywood, CA With Victor Feldman (piano) and Frank Butler (Drums) and a few more tracks recorded in New York (With Herbie Hancock and Tony Williams, respectively, replacing the aforementioned two) this 6 song record shows off the exemplary talent off all musicians, but especially the creative genius accompaniment that comes from Mr. Ron Carter. A studious bassist can learn much in the ways of creativity on a monotone A section (Joshua) or the groove and feel of 12/8 rhythms (So near, so far). Lest we forget the ballad stylings that make up half the album and show off fantastic double-time feel bass playing. There are no solos on the record from Mr. Carter, but the supporting lines alone make for required study for all serious jazz bassists.