Sunflower (1997)

"Recorded 1972 at Rudy Van Gelder's Englewood, New Jersey, vibraphonist Milt Jackson's Sunflower is the first -- and best -- of his three albums for Creed Taylor's CTI imprint. With a core band consisting of Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter, drummer Billy Cobham, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, drummer/percussionist Ralph McDonald, and guitarist Jay Berliner. A chamber orchestra exquisitely arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky adorns the session as well. While Sunflower sometimes feels more like a group session rather than a Jackson-led one, that's part of its exquisite beauty." (Allmusic)