Had everyone had warning of what to expect? "Opener" set the scene for those unsure newcomers. "Long Way Home" - an apt title: what a break. Idris wanders off leaving Leon, Emre and Satin to find the way... with a joyful reunion at the end.
The journeys continue through the rest of the show - Leon constantly providing that anchor around which the wonder this world - and, of course, Other Worlds - fly at their own pace.
You may know of Janek Gwizdala - if not Hidden Treasures gives hints. Peter Jones
This superb recording can be downloaded in several file formats and resolutions, including hi-res 24/96 AIFF. Tightly arranged essays at the intersection of jazz, free improv and new classical music. For those with a special interest in the clarinet family of instruments, this album is indispensable. embouchure
Wonderfully modern interpretations of original tunes and old compositions. Damion Reid excels on drums as he always does, and Matt Brewer does a great job comping in an interesting way. Steve Lehman, of course, plays with a beautiful and unique tone with complexities that let you listen to the album again and again and still find more depth. Excellent album. rat