Bunky Green - Visions (1978)

Although much of the material on altoist Bunky Green's Vanguard album is rather unlikely (including "Alone Again Naturally," "The Greatest Love of All," "Never Can Say Goodbye," "I Write the Songs" and even "The Entertainer"), Green's solos uplift and give a new slant to the pop tunes. Green is assisted by an oversized rhythm section that includes guitarist Hiram Bullock. © Scott Yanow