Bassist Will Lyle trios up a collective with pianist Bijan Taghavi and drummer Kofi Shepsu to bring together some originals and standards in a post bop setting. Lyle shows his wares on a snappy Esau” and taking the lead on the melody of “Ezra”. He veers around Shepsu’s brushes on a nimble “How Deep Is The Ocean” and jabs with the three on a fun exchange of “Lalyc’s Groove”. Shepsu gives a simmering intro to “Asojano” and digs in deep for “Street of Dreams” with Taghavi’s fingers dexterous and bouncy. Modern traditions in three.Circle Theory Media