A surprise from A.MA Records: Foolin' Myself, the new modern funk album by soprano saxophone player Max Kochetov, is out. Joined by pianist Katerina Kochetov, double bass player Hugo Lof, and the exciting new talent of drummer Milos Grbatinic, he offers modal compositions amidst verdant woodland jazz vibes. After Altered Feelings (2022), he adds a sophisticated jazz petal with this pleasant CD, redefining new standards. Gassy on Tetra and Kirioki, constructive on R.Dance and Terminal 3. Rigid lines and soft volumes, transparency and opacity give life to a black minimalism of great impact. A work that seems to have landed directly from the 90s. This work also offers the sound of an ensemble that has perfected the collaborative process. They explore infinite territories. An overlapping of patterns and colors that work well together, in the best New York tradition. A cultural realignment is underway. Between Groove Collective and David Binney. The cast includes trombonist Samuel Blaser, Fabrizio Bosso on trumpet, Alex Sipiagin on flugelhorn, and Ivan Radiovejic on trumpet.