Creative improvisation is the order of the day on the final Common Themes album.

The Common Themes series is a collection of music that seeks to show how human relationships and interactions are an essential part of making music. This recording features an established group with a history of interplay: guitarist Jared Burrows, drummer Stan Taylor, and saxophonist Len Aruliah. They took Chris under their wing, giving him an opportunity to shine on this album.

PERSONNEL: Jared Burrows: guitar; Stan Taylor: drum set; Len Aruliah: saxophones; Chris Trinidad: bass guitar

GENRES: Chamber jazz, straight-ahead jazz with curves

INFLUENCES: Elvin Jones; John Abercrombie; Kenny Wheeler; Steve Swallow

RELEASE YEAR: 2008

ALBUM CODE: IRK 2008 03