Delight

The inimitable pianist Dawn Clement is joined by Buster Williams and Matt Wilson for these soulful 8 tracks of originals and covers.

"Outstretch", by Clement, starts and radiates dynamic interplay between thumping drums and lively bass, and "Monk's Dream", by Thelonious Monk, follows with the bright keys amid frisky drumming and bouncy bass lines.

Deeper into the listen, "Tokudo" uses Williams' animated bass alongside the colorful keys, while "Easy E", another Clement selection, uses both bare and busy bouts for the stylish and unpredictable album highlight.

Close to the end, "Elmer's Holiday", by Julian Priester, comes with an infectious energy via the warm keys, crisp drums and playful bass, and "Forgive Me" exits with a cozy intimacy that showcases Clement's poetic voice accompanying a sublime dreaminess that's heartfelt.

A highly sincere effort which is both emotive and rich, Clement and company flesh out a record that you can't listen to just once.