Return of the great American jazz trio that delivered the poll-topping 'Nothing Ever Was, Anyway' in 1997. Material heard on 'Amaryllis' is by turns thoughtful, touching, joyous and viscerally exciting. Some of the songs are well known - almost classics of new jazz - including Crispell's 'Rounds', Peacock's 'Requiem' and 'December Wings, Motian's 'Conception Vessel'. There are also a number of startlingly effective free improvised ballads. As leader Marilyn Crispell says, 'There's a great depth of communication, a rare delicacy. ' Interaction between the musicians is exceptional.