is a collaborative trio featuring alto saxophonist , bassist , and drummer . All have their roots in the Chicago -- with , . They each contribute three tunes to this debut disc, and also make room for inspired readings of by the revered trumpeter and jazz educator , and by legend . As befits edgy, spontaneous music like this, the recording is pure and unvarnished. The group's loose but purposeful interplay veers in and out of tempo, ranging from the funky, bass-driven grooves of and to the freebop swing of to the quite abstract terrain of The cover features electronically modified drum sounds and just a hint of wah on the sax. 's creativity comes to the fore on respectively the first and last cuts -- both of which feature highly active drumming that contrasts starkly with the sparse, almost mournful moods established by alto and bass. ~ David R. Adler