Soprano saxist Rob Ready brings together John Carlson/tp, Brandon Ross/g, Dom Richards/ b and Pheeroan AkLaff/dr for a free spirited collection of originals. Ready has a clear and liquid sound on his horn, opening up gently on “Hear Me?” before guitar and support comes crashing in. The team veers from a staggering New Orleans feel on a bluesy “Without a Paddle” while teetering to the brink on “Hear Me? (Very Slight Return)” The horns and bass gets herky jerky on “Forsaken” and the mood gets dark as Ross is featured on “Time Smells Good.” The horns veer in and out with some flailing, but they always return home.