Once again Shalosh do not disappoint. And yes it is comforting to land in a jazz trio space that e. s. t. (and even the much missed Phronesis in places) made their own but with the twist of some glorious melodies rooted in folk music and middle eastern traditions that put their own stamp on their work as added flavour. Israelis Gadi Stern on piano and keyboards, David Michaeli on double bass (a formidable presence on the record who plays a stimulating role that fans of Jasper Høiby will be familiar with) and Matan Assayag on drums here are inspired by works of antiquity whether from the Old Testament or Homer’s Odyssey. And musically the trio, so buoyant and alive throughout (and perfect on a track like 'The Market' for fans of bands like the fine Swiss trio Vein), are all about flow and taking their ideas to places only they know.