For this outing by
Quest (which is comprised of
David Liebman on soprano and flute, pianist Richard Beirach, bassist
Ron McClure and drummer
Billy Hart), the quartet performs three originals apiece by Beirach and
Liebman, of which the pianist's "Pendulum" is probably best known. The compositions are complex yet open, and the improvising is dynamic and of the highest quality. The musicians communicate very quickly with each other, and the music unfolds logically but unpredictably. This is the type of recording that demands several listenings in order to fully appreciate; a great deal of inventive music takes place. Recommended.