The latest release in the exciting "Out To Dinner" series continues along an ambitious course. These volumes seek to enlist the ears of a new group of Posi-Tone listeners, while expanding the aesthetic sensibilities of their traditional audience. "Episodes of Grace," which came together out of the label's pandemic lockdown sessions in 2020, is an engaging and enjoyable album featuring the collective efforts of five capable composer bandleader virtuosos.

Not at all an Eric Idle tribute band. But as always with anything issued by Posi-Tone you gotta look on the bright side of life. What you cop a load of first is vibes flavoured sax in the main melodic blend on top of the rhythm section. The idiom is pretty laid back straightahead. Back again these Idle Hands make generous use of the very handsome tenor saxophone sound emanating from saxophonist Donny McCaslin (instead of Sam Dillon on an earlier outing).