On Friday, December 5th, 2005, a rapt audience at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California were witness to an all too rare concert performance by one of America's finest jazz pianists, Harry Pickens. Accompanied by his no less distinguished bass player, Marshall Hawkins; his drummer, Harold Mason; and special guest vocalist, Yve Evans; all of the performers reached new heights, even by their own exemplary standards. For those unable to have been at the performance, this live recording will serve as a permanent reminder and memento of what the "magic of jazz" is all about. "Harry Pickens gets it all in this recording....and it swings like the proverbial daring young man on the flying trapese. Pickens' solo on 'I've Never Been In Love Before' is simply superb as he rips through the changes with melodic brilliance....Harry Pickens is an artist of the highest order and one of the best pianists that this writer has somehow missed. It was worth the wait. 5 Stars"--John Gilbert, ejazznews.com "Pickens is a forceful pianist who drives percussively with emotional power. As he gets all wrapped up in his work, the trio moves cohesively with one voice. The pianist is especially creative with 'Alone Together', which features a nine and a half minute piano tirade that morphs seamlessly into a comfortable arrangement of Jobim's 'Wave'....Yve Evans joins the pianist in duo for 'The Very Thought of You' which she sings with her unforgettable enthusiasm". - Jim Santella, LA Jazz Scene