The Call Of The Wild & Peaceful Heart (2016)

"Hard bop is proving to be the most durable of all jazz styles. Succeeding generations come up with new twists, but the Cookers are a band of seven true veterans who manage to sound fresher and tougher than any of them. Their unique sound brings with it echoes of the bands theyve worked with Max Roach, Herbie Hancock, the Jazz Messengers not as a deliberate revival but because its their natural style. And each has his own strong musical personality. Tenor saxophonist Billy Harper has a wild, passionate streak; pianist George Cables is firmly grounded, with a touch of lyricism; trumpeter Eddie Henderson is excitingly mercurial. Former sidemen, now genuine all-stars." (Dave Gelly, The Observer; 4 uit 5 sterren)