On Myths Of Origin, some of the ensembles (including the closing “Never Forgotten”) were composed, a few are completely improvised on-the-spot under Hwang’s directions (“The Collapse Of Gravity”), and some sections combine the two approaches. Parts of “Multiply And Rise” swing a bit with Filiano’s walking bass, “Anthem Of Knowing” hints at being low-down and bluesy, and “Spin Fast And Burn” has an infectious riff. In addition to the consistently adventurous solos and the interplay between the musicians, it is the dense and spirited ensembles that are most memorable.

            This is potentially forbidding music that grows in interest with each listen. Myths Of Origin (available fromwww.jasonkaohwang.com) is well-worth exploring by listeners with open ears who love the sound of strings.

-Scott Yanow, lajazzscene.com.  Read at lajazzscene.buzz