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In a nutshell: The heralded New York jazzman strips back to a trio for his second Blue Note album, In My Element. Glasper displays musical maturity well beyond his 27 years, articulating bold ideas about what a jazz piano trio can achieve in the new millennium, including a tribute to late and lamented hip hop producer, Dilla, and a Herbie Hancock/Radiohead soundclash the likes of which you've never heard.

Imagine if you will: The lonious Monk tearing up the last few decades while Miles blows his trumpet in approval.