Guitarist Calvin Newborn isn't as well-known as his pianist brother Phineas, a fate faced by many a sideman. Now in his 70s, Newborn is making up for lost time with the excellent New Born. Joined by a troop of hot young players expertly evoking a comfortable club atmosphere, Newborn's tasteful licks propel melodic compositions (all originals, except for Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life" and his brother's "Newborn Blues") into realms of fuzzy, irresistible jazz goodness. He even dips into straight blues on the soulful "After Hours Blues," which would make his early mentor B.B. King proud.