On his fourth album for ECM, Manu Katché demonstrates a distinctive drumming style that shapes the musical flow. The arrangements and compositions develop from his striking rhythmic structures. Katché's relaxed yet energetic groove brings the soloists to the forefront. The current, ever-evolving band lineup includes Norwegian musicians Nils Petter Molvær and Tore Brunborg, who previously played together in the 1980s with Masqualero on the ECM label and continue to offer a captivating interplay. British keyboardist Jim Watson impresses both on the piano with his minimalist, lyrical presence and on the organ with his rich, swirling timbres. The album was recorded in the South of France in March 2012 and released shortly before the start of an extensive European tour.
