While Jamie Saft has been a significant presence on previous RareNoise recordings by Slobber Pup Plymouth and Metallic Taste Of Blood the renegade keyboardist and essential Downtown improviser steps into a dramatically different role on The New Standard. A collaborative jazzy trio outing featuring the dream rhythm tandem of drummer Bobby Previte and bassist Steve Swallow both prolific composers and venerable bandleaders in their own right it showcases Saft alternating between piano and organ and making thoughtful melodic contributions throughout.

1. Clarissa
2. Minor Soul
3. Step Lively
4. Clearing
5. Trek
6. The New Standard
7. I See No Leader
8. Blue Shuffle
9. All Things To All People
10. Surrender The Chaise