Jeremy Steig - Legwork (1969)

1.Howlin' For Judy (4:38)
2.Permutations (8:00)
3.Hot-Head (8:50)
4.Alias (a li 'as) (4:18)
5.Nardis (11:02)
6.Piece Of Freedom (6:02).

Legwork has long been a "rare-groove" collectors' favorite, and for good reason. The versatile Eddie Gomez lays down funky and compelling grooves throughout on acoustic bass while not hesitating to swing when necessary, walking his basslines over Don Alias' sometimes sparse yet authoritative drumming. Steig utilizes a seemingly endless array of flute techniques, soaring above and interacting with the rhythm section. On several tracks he uses overdubbing effectively, calling and responding to his own lines. The whole album is truly eclectic, spanning funk, exotic ostinatos, blues, Miles Davis' "Nardis," and freer excursions. "Howlin' for Judy" was sampled on the Beastie Boys' 1994 album Ill Communication, and Legwork remains one of the high points of Steig's recorded work. Wilson McCloy, All Music Guide.