Saxophonist and renowned jazz flautist Frank Wess (a former member of Count Basie's band) participated in this fascinating 1958 session, along with saxophonist and free jazz icon Coltrane and others, which also features tenor Paul Quinichette. This four-song album isn't aimed at perfection, but rather captures the thrill of a live concert, pitting the saxophonists against each other—along with Coltrane's regular guest and veteran contrapuntist Mal Waldron on piano. Art Taylor (drums) and Doug Watkins (bass) complete the rhythm section. In addition to the title tracks, the virtuoso "Wheelin'" and the spirited "Dealin'," listeners will be thrilled by the 15-minute springtime excursion "Robbin's Nest." Coltrane is the obvious star attraction here, but Progrography notes, "The session is interesting for the attention it pays to Frank Wess." Original Jazz Classics was launched in 1982 under Fantasy Records and revived in 2023 with a focus on audiophile reissues of groundbreaking jazz recordings. With over 850 reissues to date from the groundbreaking catalogs of Prestige, Riverside, Galaxy, Contemporary, Jazzland, Milestone, and others, OJC remains a trusted source for jazz discovery and rediscovery. Since its relaunch, the series has received critical acclaim, with Record Collector Magazine declaring, "The sound is out of this world." Tracking Angle called the OJC re-release of Thelonious Monk's "Monk's Music" "remarkable" and "the best-sounding pressing yet" of the album. Absolute Sound raved about the stereo re-release of Mal Waldron's "The Quest," noting that it "sounds fabulous—full-bodied, immediate, and crackling with energy." Jazzwise praised the "unparalleled" quality of the series, describing the re-releases as "exceptional" and "stunningly eloquent." Qobuz singled out the remastering, raving that it "breathes vibrant life into the original tapes."