Sticks, bows and strings embrace, enmesh and encircle, simultaneous support and entrapment necessitating raging love, the forceful play of willing and wise men whose growth defies enforced apathy and brutal stagnation - as, with humility and certainty. You can hear the years of experience between the musicians as they effortlessly interweave drums and bass into a singular thought. Bassist, violinist and vocalist Henry Grimes and drummer Rashied Ali approach the Ritual. This veteran duo was Recorded live at WKCR studios, Columbia University in 2007.