A very hip 1967 encounter by Mr. 5 X 5 and another member of Jazz royalty, the Earl of Hines. Pianist Hines puts all eighty-eight keys to good use supporting the rotund blues-shouter Rushing, with Budd Johnson in attendance on tenor and soprano saxes, Bill Pemberton on bass and Oliver Jackson at the drum kit. These sessions, originally released on the MJR label, possess great sound due to legendary engineer Rudy Van Gelder. Am I Blue, Summertime, Save It Pretty Mama, Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone and St. Louis Blues are only a few of the songs covered. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and start your foot to tappin'.