Apparently, Larry Goldings has become so identified with his Trio lineup that he felt it was necessary to use the size of this new ensemble as the album's title. Although I was initially disappointed to learn that Goldings mostly eschewed his Hammond B-3 on this cd, there's no arguing with the results. This group includes Larry Goldings (piano, organ, etc), John Sneider (trumpet, cornet), Ben Allison (bass), and Matt Wilson (drums) who manage to navigate several different styles while maintaining a coherent mood and sensibility throughout.

There is a cover of Björk's "Cocoon," the Fellini-esque "Dario and Bario," some wicked plunger-playing by John Sneider on "A Dream About Jackie Byard," a touching rendition of "We Shall Overcome," but my favorite pieces are the originals where the group's thoughtful and entrancing interplay really shines through. Here's hoping that Goldings expands the quartet section of his discography in years to come.