This truly international collaboration is chops-heavy, but it is also rich on melody, with beautiful intonation on the fretless basses. The collaboration is made up of six trios, two duets (Carbonne and Manring) and three solos. Playing-and composition-wise, there is a fairly even and democratic distribution: Carbonne wrote three, co-wrote one, and plays on nine of the tracks, as did Manring, while Di Piazza wrote four and plays on seven. Carbonne and Di Piazza contribute some immediately pleasing, slightly more conventional compositions, whereas Manring’s are a tad more angular – but no less enjoyable. The album as a whole is a riveting example of how three prophets of the low end can work and create together without treading on each other’s toes.
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One more example of an awesome ensemble formed by bass players only. Michael Manring proves once again that beyond being one of the most expressive voices in contemporary  bass , his magnificent talent can be witnessed taking part in unusual formats. Along with no less extraordinaire Yves Carbonne and Dominique Di Piazza, we all see how surprisingly well the bassists create their harmonies, melodies and solos with unity, taste, and a clear sense of group.
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j'ai entendu votre cd au triton près de la mairie des lilas
je les remercie de m'avoir fait découvrir votre cd
vous reviendrez certainement dans ce lieu que j'aime
merci pour ce trio qui m'enchante même en cd
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