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. – Scott Yanow