Peace Vibes

The always impressive Ted Piltzecker returns with 11 harmonic and layered tracks that employ his vibraphone skills superbly.

"Whisper Not" opens with the bright vibes and Gonzalo Tepppa's playful bass making for a rich climate, and "Landó Bear" follows with Paul Romaine's lively drums and plenty of cultured percussion.

In the middle, "In A Sentimental Mood" embraces loping samba with marimba and a cuica solo in the Duke Ellington original, while "Nardis" allows for Teppa's bass acrobatics to shine in the Bill Evans Trio style setting.

Near the end, "Peace" enlists Brad Goode's trumpet that shines amid Piltzecker's meticulous vibes, and "Old Devil Moon" exits with an unpredictable mood that's dynamic, upbeat and even dance floor friendly.

Piltzecker's ability to navigate vibraphone, marimba and percussion is nothing short of captivating, and the company he keeps help make this body of work among his best yet.