Although two members of this ensemble met early mysterious deaths (Johnny Diany and Oliver Johnson). This recording stands out as a classic. It was adventurous and quite different than most of my recordings of that time. It was the first Black Saint recording for me and was largely used to introduce my music to Europe. I stayed at the La Louisiane Hotel in St Germain in Paris and hung out at the Riverbop every night. Butch Morris had just arrived in New York a year earlier so it was great to reaffirm ourmusical friendship from California in Paris. Johnny Dyani, a South African expatriate was still affected by apartheid living in Britain and Denmark. He was a close and ardent supporter of Mandela and the ANC. I remember many nights listening to his sadness of his country woes and dilemma. He was an ambassador of early good will against apartheid and I miss his unmistakable spirit and his great bass playing. Oliver Johnson, an expatriate in Paris, was a great host and introduced us to the city of lights.