Album Description"An ironclad band ... its music was rugged swing and harmony and texture and sweeping, singable tunes, acoustic jazz full of a reason for being." -- NEW YORK TIMES Omer Avital is one of the few contemporary jazz stars to receive unanimous acclaim from both critics and listeners. His dynamic bass style is rooted deeply in jazz, with influences from Middle Eastern and African music. The discovery of a large collection of live recordings made at Smalls during the band's heyday has brought the essential recordings of this seminal group to the forefront again.