Bringing to mind a superb mix of and , finds forward-thinking saxophonist expertly balancing heartfelt melodicism and cerebral harmonic . Easily one of 's most listenable endeavors, the -oriented album pulls no punches and simply allows you to sit back and enjoy a master play at his utter best. Joining him is journeyman pianist , who brings his urbane touch to such classic as Rounding out the ensemble are longtime associates bassist and drummer , who lend an egoless mentality to the proceedings, helping to emphasize lush group interplay over individual pyrotechnics. ~ Matt Collar