A wonderfully twisted straight-ahead jazz album from this Montréal trio. Derome’s compositions, while certainly acknowledging the jazz tradition, aren’t necessarily beholden to it. Combining a smoky late night swing with modern Euro-jazz and a little bit of improv, this disc is perfectly accessible without the usual retro-swing blandness.

*1. Med straight swing

2. Relaxed bluesy mood with double-time solos

*3. Drifting free improv

**4. Lumbering low-sax groove

5. Faster floating swing

*6. Flute-led quiet melody

7. Med swing

*8. Wandering, searching improv

9. Lazy jazz-funk

10. Mellow flute-led cocktail jazz