I’m not sure what the “RJ” stands for in his name, maybe “Really Judicious,” as this album by the pianist/keyboardist displays an impressive width and depth of modern jazz. Mostly in the context of a piano trio with a rotating assortment of bassists and drummers, the music can be as hotly bopping as on Herbie Hancock’s “Dolphin Dance” or Cedar Walton’s “Bolivia” or thoughtfully sophisticated, duly portrayed on an intriguing “Suicide is Painless/Nardis.” A few of the songs have a hint of a modern R&B back beat, with just a dash of hip hop, which keeps the feel soulfully hip, as on “Frontin’”. A tip of the hat to the present day sounds of urban life creep up on the last song “Where R U” which comes across more as a hiccup than anything else. Impressive on a myriad of fronts, this guy has a spry touch on the keys, an inquisitive delivery, and the heart of a young lion in delivery.