A very different album than previous instrumental outings on the Colemine label – a surprising set of jazz from the
trio of pianist Steve Okonski – all musicians known for their work in the funk/
soul side of the spectrum, but really standing out here in the world of jazz! The set is all improvised, but also not free jazz – as the
trio work with a very rhythmic approach, but one that's often very contemplative as well – these gentle actions between Okonski's piano, the bass of Michael Isvara Montgomery, and the drums of Aaron Frazier – on tunes that are fragile and beautiful, and which have a wonderful sense of organic melody. All tunes were created/
composed live in the studio – and titles include "Field Museum", "Old Friend", "Sunday", "Runner Up", "Dark Moon", "Sunday", and "Song For My Sister's Son".
(Jazz, Deep Funk)