The Urge To Burge is a collection of Johns wonderful and highly evocative original compositions ranging from the most sumptuous of haunting ballads through sun-flecked bossa novas to full-blooded hard-bop workouts. It features alongside Johns powerful tenor saxophone, flute and bass clarinet, the exceptional talents of guitarist Kevin MacKenzie and the unparalleled rhythm team of bassist Mario Caribe and drummer John Rae.