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Drummer Joao Lencastre's second work in front of his Communion band, presents nine spirited tracks. Despite of the Paul Motian's Fiasco, and Steve Swallow's 'Pete Best' seven of them are originals, with special mention to the pianist Leo Genovese - who brings up 1/3 of the entire album. The group approaches each tune with powerful command and moving intelligence. Trumpeter Phil Grenadier, along with reeds David Binney and Jeremy Udden goes to poignant ambients that set up over the rhythm of bassist Thomas Morgan and Lencastre. They together construct an adventurous and creative world, not to be missed.