"Aside from being one of the best, most crafty of all Creative Music trombonists, Steve Swell, has been evolving as a strong, diverse composer and band-leader over the past decade. With a solid trombone, violin & harp frontline, and the rhythm team of cello, piano/organ & drums providing tight, explosive undertow, Swell has organized a righteous sextet with engaging and uplifting music" - Bruce Lee Gallanter, DMG