The prodigiously gifted and effortlessly swinging pianist returns to our stage this week with the nonpareil rhythm team with which he recorded one of his best albums, Natural Essence (HighNote, 2016). Here is bassist Buster Williams, whose path to the role of bandleader and recording artist took him through the groups of Miles Davis, Art Blakey, and Herbie Mann; and drummer Lenny White, a founding member of Return To Forever who has released eleven albums as a leader. “Cyrus Chestnut balances his lithe technical skill with a robust, soulful style that speaks to his deep gospel roots and love of swinging hard bop.” (Ken Dryden, AllMusic.com) “I believe the ability to play music is a gift from God and every time I play, I'm thankful. Every time I sit down to play, for me, is worship and expression.” (Cyrus Chestnut) Cyrus Chestnut – piano Buster Williams – bass Lenny White – drums