" Montgomery's star was just beginning to rise - he recorded two sessions for Riverside in 1958 - and Higgins established himself as an attraction on the Chicago circuit but, at this time, they were essentially operating on the same level of stardom and, appropriately enough, this date showcases them equally, with Montgomery's rich runs nicely accentuating the elegance of Higgins. If the audio is a little rough at times - the set was recorded on a homemade recorder in 1959, after all - the performances never are".