Jackson Moore and his colleagues share a propensity for unscripted melodicism and propulsive swing. Fascinated by the degree of stability that the language of jazz has attained at the turn of the century, Jackson has dedicated himself to shaking it up. As a composer and bandleader he furnishes an environment of maximum volatility and risk - an environment where perpetual rupture creates an opportunity for fresh responses. As these exceptionally nimble improvisers rise to the challenge, expect the sound of surprise.