From Pablo Held's Ascent, the title track is streaming well ahead of its February release.

A stimulating introduction to the record for sure the early example track, full of a darting motion, indicates.

Held is once again with bassist Robert Landfermann and drummer, Jonas Burgwinkel plus Brazilian guitarist Nelson Veras the English indie label Edition are putting the album out. Vocalist Veronika Morscher is a guest on two tracks while clarinettist Jeremy Viner also figures. He pops up on bebop warhorse '52nd Street Theme' on one of two tracks.

A cutting edge sound spanning Held, Monk, Mompou and Rachmaninoff compositions that explores the latest ideas in terms of small group piano-led jazz Held produced the album himself. It was recorded in a Cologne studio back in late-June.