Abdel Halim Hafez Ayam We Layali CD

''Live in Evanston - John's Mixed Bag is an amalgamation of original compositions; jazz classics by Horace Silver ('Sister Sadie') Eddie Harris ('Freedom Jazz Dance') Oliver Nelson ('Stolen Moments'); 1960's pop tunes The Beatles' 'Norwegian Wood' and 'Spooky' by The Classics IV and the gospel chestnut 'Just A Closer Walk With Thee.

' 'I think there's more variety in the repertoire for this recording, more soprano and a combination of inside, outside styles,' says Temmerman.

The recording recalls the classic 'Blue Note' recording on the 1960's and features Temmerman on tenor and soprano sax; guitarist Neal Alger; bassist Steven Hashimoto; drummers Rusty Jones and Steve Magnone; and trumpeter Steve Thomas on 'Sister Sadie' and 'Blue Moon.

''My friend Steve Thomas is a close college friend who hadn't played since then. I usually have sit in with me on the Custer stage, so I asked him if was up for it. He's into 60's post-bop. 'Although The Beatles songbook has long been a source of inspiration for many jazz players, The Classics IV is a group that doesn't immediately come to mind when you think of pop tunes in a jazz context. 'I've always loved 'Spooky.