David Binney & Alan Ferber / In The Paint

David Binney and Alan Ferber turn each of their compositional talents toward the harmonious creation of a wide variety of entertaining ensemble performances. The entire session is highlighted by a pleasant combination of melodicism and surprising improvisations. The program is delightfully engaging and prominently features the flowing rhythms of veteran drummer Gerald Cleaver, the inventive counterpoint of bassist Thomas Morgan, an interesting new discovery in Peter Schlamb on vibes, and the wide harmonic palette of the celebrated musical prodigy John Escreet on piano.