In plain and simple terms, whoever has tuned in to Glasper’s Black Radio, Christian aTunde Adjuah’s Diaspora, Derrick Hodge’s The Second and Terrace Martin’s Pollyseeds will not be disappointed. The contemporary electric vocabulary, with its post-Herbie funk squelch and pro-Kendrick hip-hop crunch, is handled as effectively as one would expect, and the improvisatory strength of each player means that the performance doesn’t dip below requisite standards.

The ensemble’s cover of Kendrick Lamar’s “How Much A Dollar Cost” (co-written by keyboardist Terrace Martin) is intentionally jarring, devolving then rebuilding itself midway though and settling into an infectious groove. “Change Of Tone” opens up with chord washes that bring to mind Kool & The Gang’s classic “Summer Madness,” making way for ARP-ish synths that sound downright inquisitive. The polyrhythmic gasps on the track are refreshing, creating tension between Glasper and Tyson, juxtaposed with a peaceful coda.

With Glasper’s sextet all on top form, the lively crowd only add to the energy in the room, making for an absolutely killer live recording.