Phronesis feels like Untethered catching itself mid-leap and realising it knows precisely where it’s going. Recorded live at The Rotunda in West Philly and arriving in full on 6 February, this set leans into motion, judgment, and trust. The ancient Greek idea of practical wisdom isn’t just a title here; it’s the method. These pieces unfold through listening as much as playing, letting instinct do the steering.

The trio’s chemistry is immediate. Paul Giess’s trumpet cuts and coils, sometimes lyrical, sometimes abrasive, always searching. Grant Calvin Weston’s drumming never settles into comfort, constantly nudging the music forward, while Timothy Ragsdale’s bass anchors the chaos without pinning it down.

‘Water Shapes Stone’ released ahead of the album, captures the core tension: patience versus force, repetition slowly reshaping the groove. If you want something more funky, try the cosmic wig out cut, ‘ A Bad Craftsman Blames Their Tools’. Elsewhere, ‘A Merry Heart Is Good Medicine’ is lighter on its feet, opening space for humour and warmth without losing depth. Across fourteen aphorism-titled tracks, Untethered balances philosophy and play, seriousness and joy. It’s music that doesn’t preach wisdom; it practices it, live, in real time.