Hot on the heels of their ARIA-nominated debut The Stranger in the Mirror, Australia's Jake Mason Trio return with their highly anticipated second album The Modern Ark. Anchored by Jake Mason (Hammond organ), James Sherlock (guitar) and Danny Fischer (drums), the Trio draw from the golden age of organ jazz (Jimmy Smith, McDuff, McGriff) while carving a distinct modern voice. Recorded in Melbourne with vintage gear, the album captures the fire and finesse of a band with over 30 years' shared history. Standout features include Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling on the cinematic title track The Modern Ark and Australian icon Kate Ceberano on the soul-jazz ballad Stop Searching For Love.[info sheet from distr.]