This track features the improvisational work of violinist Rob Thomas. He has been recognized by international critics and audiences as one of the most original, technically adept and powerful violinists playing jazz and contemporary music. Jazztimes calls him "a violinist of exceptional creative resources... riveting as a solo voice with a rich complex tone that can sing or shriek". Thomas has been a vibrant and active part of the creative music scene in New York City since moving there in 1991. He has performed and recorded extensively with The Jazz Passengers, often featuring guests Elvis Costello and Deborah Harry. He is a member of the critically acclaimed Mahavishnu Project, an adventurous repertory ensemble that explores (with the Maestro's blessing and encouragement) the early works of John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra. In 2001, Rob accepted the violin chair in the String Trio of New York, joining guitarist James Emery and bassist John Lindberg as the legendary group began its 23rd season. He is an active free-lancer, contributing to recent recordings by Lee Konitz, Andy Summers, and Los Jovenes Del Barrio. He has also performed with Aretha Franklin, Tito Puente, Max Roach, Bobby Previte, Claude Williams and The Soldier String Quartet.

Thomas is also active as an educator. He taught in the Northwest at Reed and Marylhurst Colleges, and at Cornish College of the Arts. He is now an Associate Professor of Strings at Boston's Berklee College of Music.

For this recording, Thomas teamed up with Dave Storrs, and Dick and George Sarpola in a free jazz exploration from their recent release Time Share.