Trumpeter Farnell Newton and pianist Marcus Reynolds fall into that category known as talents deserving wider recognition. This stellar quintet release, with the proper attention, should help them attain their due recognition. The tracks were laid down at pianist Randy Porter’s Heavywood studio — and they are flawless. Newton turned eastward to fill out the band with bassist Ameen Saleem, an accomplished player who works in the Winard Harper band; and drummer Jason Browne, who has worked with singers Carmen Lundy, Liz Wright and trumpeter James Rotondi. Pianist-composer Reynolds is based in Portland and has opened for the legendary Betty Carter and Mel Torme at festivals. He often performs with his wife, jazz singer Jessica Schultz. Newton performs regularly with Mel Brown, Thara Memory, Klezmocracy, Darrell Grant and Conjunto Allegre. Portland tenor player Tim Willcox is heard on three tracks, “The Two Larrys,” “It Could Happen to You,” and “Noir.” “Noir,” written by Reynolds stems from him imagining Wayne Shorter writing the Pink Panther theme instead of Henry Mancini. It’s a slow-paced tune with exquisite horn harmonies by Newton and Willcox. Saleem’s bass keeps even and steady. Reynolds exercises his excellent right hand. Jimmy Van Heusen’s “It Could Happen to You” gets the benefit of a Reynolds arrangement that takes an up-tempo approach and exploits the unison horns of Newton and Willcox. Newton’s chops get a workout on “Lover’s Groove,” a tune he wrote that also features Reynolds’ sparkling right hand. This is an excellent introduction to the listening public of a sterling recording by some superb musicians.