The eminent bass player already has an impressive catalogue on Mack Avenue running from duets to a Grammy-winning big band and here are two more to add to his credit. This first one introduces his trio with Christian Sands piano and Ulysses Jr drums. I can’t beat McBride’s own description that the core foundation is hardcore swingin’, blues and the American songbook. I’ll go for that any day, especially when it’s played this well.