Yes! Trio
has existed for over 20 years, after the three protagonists met in the early 1990s as part of their training. This is the trio's second album. The programme consists of ten tracks, including eight original compositions. The Jackie McLean song "Dr Jackle" swings violently and proves that you can play convincing hard bop without horns. Avital contributes a virtuoso bass solo over Jackson's implied rhythm, while pianist Goldberg fascinates with creative excursions. The standard "I'll be seeing you" inspires the band to play with particular intensity. The original compositions are also highlights. Avital's "Muhammad's Market" is driven by the composer with a high-energy swing that motivates Goldberg to impressive runs. Goldberg's own piece "Tokyo Dream" is also not a ballad, as the title might suggest, but a swinger. Jackson's title track lives up to its name. If there is anything to criticise, it is the clear but overpowering sound. Otherwise, this summit meeting of three masters of straight-ahead jazz offers pure enjoyment.