Marcus Printup gained his initial recognition for his playing with pianistMarcus Roberts'group. His second Blue Note recording as a leader features his attractive trumpet in a quintet withRoberts, thePaul Gonsalves-inspired tenor ofStephen Riley, bassistReuben Rogersand the young drummerJason Marsalis. Printup at this point already had a fairly orignal sound of his own which was slightly influenced byWynton Marsalis. His technique is impressive on the date as is his warmth and consistently creative ideas. Printup contributed seven mostly straightahead originals to the well-rounded and continually interesting modern mainstream set (including the brooding ballad "When Forever Is Over," athe catchy "Leave Your Name And Number" and the funky title cut). "M & M," a major/minor blues duet with pianistRobertswhich looks back to the 1920's, is a definite highlight. Printup also performs jazz standards byMiles Davis(a swinging "Dig"),Benny GolsonandWayne Shorteralong with an emotional version of the traditional "Amazing Grace." This CD gives one an excellent sampling of Marcus Printup's hard bop-oriented playing.