The title track of Jonathan Kreisberg Trio's 2004 album New For Now is a driving original composition that showcases the group's collective energy and improvisational ambition. Kreisberg's six-chorus electric guitar solo over the 16-bar form in D minor at 266 beats per minute is a tour de force of speed and invention, his lines cascading through the changes with a fluency that recalls both the bebop tradition and more contemporary approaches to guitar improvisation. Organist Gary Versace matches the intensity with six commanding choruses on the Hammond organ, building from textural explorations to full-throttle blues-inflected runs. Drummer Mark Ferber gets his own four-chorus solo turn, demonstrating the compositional thinking he brings to his drumming within the tune's compact form. The up-tempo swing feel and minor tonality give the piece an urgent, propulsive character. "New For Now" served not only as the album's centerpiece but also as the name for Kreisberg's own record label, signaling his commitment to music that is rooted in tradition yet unmistakably contemporary. The track demonstrates the trio's ability to generate the kind of interactive energy typically associated with larger ensembles, making a compelling case for the organ trio as a vehicle for sophisticated modern jazz.
