Ralph Moore Quartet - 623 C Street

1987 Release

For his second set as a leader, the focus is almost entirely on tenor saxophonist Ralph Moore, who switches to soprano on two of the six numbers. Accompanied by pianist David Kikoski, bassist Buster Williams and drummer Billy Hart, Moore performs group originals, Wayne Shorter's "Black Diamond" and Bud Powell's "Un Poco Loco." Displaying a tone on tenor similar to John Coltrane's, Moore's note choices are more original than his sound. A solid modern mainstream set.

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow