Phil Bywater is a swashbuckling virtuoso improviser on the tenor saxophone. Move joyously from jazz to world beats, showcasing beautiful, intimate performances and crusading grooves. The opening track 'Awakening', evokes Arabic mysticism before broadening into a passionate, yearning saxophone aria from master wind instrumentalist Phil Bywater.The album unfolds in a series of featured performances from emotive double bassist Anita Hustas and endlessly creative guitarist Elliott Folvig, underpinned by a remarkable rhythm section of drummer Will Guthrie, rich, earthy electric bassist Dale Lindrea, and evocative percussionist Elissa Goodrich