M.T.B. (MEHLDAU/TURNER/BERNSTEIN)

The collaboration between pianist Brad Mehldau, saxophonist Mark Turner and guitarist Peter Bernstein first gained attention with their 1994 recording, Consenting Adults. Over the years they’ve appeared on each other’s recordings as well, cementing a musical synergy. As Turner states, “I think we all come from the same language, and now there’s more language to work with.” On their new recording, Solid Jackson, M.T.B.(as they are known), add bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Bill Stewart for a spirited engagement featuring originals and nuggets from Hank Mobley, Wayne Shorter, and Harold Land. The result is all killer, no filler, or as Charlie Haden might’ve remarked, “Solid Jackson!” from www.wbgo.org