Live at the Lighthouse

Captured over a multi-night stand at the famous Hermosa Beach club, this expansive set showcases the legendary trumpeter leading a fiery, forward-thinking quintet shortly before his tragic murder. Moving away from concise hard-bop formulas, the group stretches out into complex, modal, and deeply rhythmic extended improvisations. The performances are noted for their astonishing vitality and the aggressive, communicative interplay within the rhythm section.