When the trio of Marty Ehrlich, Michael Formanek, and Peter Erskine come together to make music, something special is bound to happen. Such is the case with their self-titled release RELATIVITY, a disc of unfathomable depth that stretches the boundaries of modern jazz. What these three men do, in effect, is create a sonic painting by each using his own unique musical brush. Ehrlich, a master of all things woodwind, contributes his eclectic melodic talents that give these musical creations a distinctive voice. Formanek is a bassist with exceptional originality who sets the foundation of each piece with his unusually agile lines. Finally, Erskine is an entire percussion ensemble unto himself and adds a vast array of color and texture, constantly exploring the rhythmic variety within each tune. The summation of the three results in something far removed from the traditional jazz trio, yet with a highly evolved musical sense that celebrates all aspects of modern improvisation.