It is often the case that the creation successful art comes down to basic factors. For jazz music, talent and creativity are obvious essentials. But what usually drives music further is trust between performers and a sense of spontaneity in performance. Keyboard master Gary Versace aimed to harness all these elements on his new recording, Three Track Mind, a vibrant collection of fresh arrangements of standards and favorites by a  edging trio, featuring bassist François Moutin and drummer Rudy Royston.

Versace has long been admired for his incredible touch on piano, organ, and accordion, appearing alongside a tremendous and eclectic of collaborators. His playing has adorned the work of artists as diverse as John Sco eld, Maria Schneider, John Hollenbeck, and Madeleine Peyroux. Versace is also an accomplished composer and educator.

In his catholic approach to musical collaboration, Versace has been fortunate to perform with some incredible musicians, including François Moutin and Rudy Royston. Though, opportunities came often to appear on stage with both, the trio had never played all together.