Urbie is the greatest ever, without doubt. The most sensitive, and the most musical player of pretty ballads, the music that really counts, imho.. That he can dazzle with fancy footwork is a mere bonus.
For me Urbie Green has the best sound ever and his ballad playing is supreme,just waiting for the 21 trombones and the rest of his project 3 recordings to be re-released on cd now...most of his other recordings are available from lonehill and his 2 CTI excellent jazz fusion LP's are now available on cd