The late, great Khan Jamal may be best known for the music he made in the seventies, such as the recently-reissued Drum Dance to the Motherland album, by his Creative Arts Ensemble, or his involvement with Philadelphia jazz group Sounds Of Liberation, but some of his loveliest music was made in the eighties. Infinity spotlights his vibes and marimba playing, with Jamal carrying the top-line and then swooping in underneath Byard Lancaster’s flute, or taking centre stage for some gorgeous, blues-inflected explorations. Free jazz legend Sunny Murray turns up on the title track, and it’s a real pleasure to hear him weaving between Clifton Burton’s harmonica and Lancaster’s sax. It’s a gorgeous album, one of subtlety and gentle freedoms, but there’s nothing lightweight about it – Jamal is a heavy, profound player.