Over the last few years, world renowned pianist Brad Mehldau and acclaimed drummer/percussionist Mark Guiliana (Gretchen Parlato, Meshell Ndegeocello) had been discussing a potential collaboration in which Brad would, for the first time in a live group setting, perform on fender Rhodes and an arsenal of vintage synthesizers, while Mark would accompany on live drums and effects in a loose setting. A great idea that until 2011 didn’t find the light of day due to touring and recording schedules.