Old friends and longtime musical partners, guitarist John Scofield and his trio mates- bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Bill Stewart - are aglow with camaraderie and spontaneous invention. The three throw off sparks as they bob, dip and weave through a tightly knit set of jazz standards and savvy original compositions. More than just a collection of tunes, the trio is playing music that embodies the spirit that has kept jazz vigorous and visceral since its birth.