Phantom of the City is an excellent example of the very special things that can happen with the right mix of talent, time, place and mood. On this live date, Joe Chambers puts it together in his usual distinct style. Once again, he deftly exploits his gift as a composer and arranger avoiding long drum solos, and instead giving each musician space to express musical thoughts and feelings - on this night at Birdland in New York City it all comes together. Sidemen on this recording are Philip Harper (trumpet), Bob Berg (tenor saxophone), George Cables (piano) and Santi Debriano (bass).