The third trio meeting of saxophonist Hans Ulrik with electric bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Jonas Johansen is a diverse outing featuring fresh interpretations of standards, originals, and at least one obscurity. The lack of a piano gives I'll Remember April a lighter sound, as the rhythm section provides plenty of steam for Ulrik's robust tenor sax. Pianist Bobo Stenson is added on a few tracks, including a heartfelt Soul Eyes, while guitarist Ulf Wakenius (who gained international exposure touring with Oscar Peterson) guests elsewhere, including an explosive post-bop treatment of Get Happy and a shimmering O Que Sera. The originals include Ulrik's lush ballad August 1972 and his bittersweet Prelude (the latter played on soprano), which segues into a gorgeous performance of Thad Jones' A Child Is Born. Swallow is the initial soloist in a revisit of his best-known work, Falling Grace, a piece that has stood the test of time well. Ulrik switches to soprano sax for a peppy rendition of Carolina Moon (an oldie recorded by Thelonious Monk early in his career, one of just a few jazz musicians who have waxed this old chestnut), though the piece showcases Johansen and Swallow at length. ~ Ken Dryden, Rovi

1		You Must Believe In Spring
2		Caroline Moon
3		Soul Eyes
4		Get Happy
5		O Que Será
6		I'll Remember April
7		August 1972
8		Falling Grace
9		Prelude/A Child Is Born
10		Broadway
11		Darn That Dream

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