An amazing little record from a trio that features pianist Ethan Iverson, bassist Ben Street, and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath -- way more than you'd expect from the outside, and proof again that these Live At Smalls albums are some incredible gems! Iverson's a player with a great sense of history, yet one who also really wants to move his references forward too -- and his freely improvisational style of these tunes is just wonderful -- beginning with a respect for his elders, yet really going past any obvious direction in its execution! Both Street and Heath are key elements too -- but Iverson's playing is what really holds our attention here -- and we'll admit that our entry to the record was also guided by his extremely thoughtful notes as well. Expect way more than you'd guess -- on titles that include "Little Melonae", "Pound Cake", "Good Bait", "Dance Of The Infidels", "Laura", and "Chelsea Bridge".