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“Netherlands reed king Ab Baars has played with everyone from Guus Janssen to Franz Koglmann and led his own wonderfully playful avant quartet. But Verderame marks his first outing unaccompanied and takes an unusual understated tack. Over the course of nine originals — many of them tributes to friends and inspirations — and a gorgeous reworking of Billy Strayhorn’s “Lotus Blossom,” Baars offers a wonderfully personal album of warm reflections, tender microtonal explorations, and quick-witted charm.” -Thom Jurek, All Music