My Funny Valentine Mass appeal played by record collectors but

played by record collectors but never pretentious

Influenced by Herbie Hancock's "Rockit

with its own universe and references

just didn’t make an album cut or didn’t suit the purposes of what they were doing at the time

and the material is a haunting mix of bebop with a tighter approach to arrangements – sort of in the style of some of Benny Golson's work from the same time

My Funny Valentine Mass appeal played by record collectors butThe Manhattan Jazz Quintet's record that put them on the map in the 80s and 90s, featuring arrangements by David Matthews. The band's lineup includes notable jazz musicians like Lew Soloff, George Young, Eddie Gomez, and Steve Gadd. Songs include "On A Clear Day", "SU Blues", "Mr PC", "Round Midnight", and "New York State Of Mind".