Uncertain Path is a program of mostly originals from the prolific guitarist and composer Rob Levit. His compositions range from the technically complex to the simply beautiful, from odd meter jazz to blistering backbeat rock feels, and seemingly all points in between. His interpretations of the music of others (Bob Marley, Sting, Wayne Shorter) are by turns poignant and incendiary. The trio, one of many Levit projects, works as a compatible unit, subtle, supportive, and well rehearsed.

A big third of this outfit is DC area drummer, Frank Russo, who not too long ago was playing traps in a US Navy Band. Russo’s high hat grooves,expertly played and well recorded, add color to the rock and funk feels. His all round facility on the set has him sailing through all the meter changes with easy abandon. His contribution to Wayne Shorter’s Footprints is a groove so deep you could twist an ankle in it; His minimalist approach to Bob Marley’s Waiting in Vain the most subtle and effective jazz treatment of a reggae feel I’ve ever heard.