Hailed on their own website as an “interactive improvisational experience,” leader Matt Butler tries to collect a group of musicians on recorded format. For any band that thrives in a live environment, it’s always a slippery slope to try to capture that magic in a studio. However, that’s where leader Matt Butler’s talents are fruitfully realized. As he states, “Improvisation is something everyone can do. Chops help it sound better, but it’s about not judging and not getting stuck in what’s ‘right.’ There are no mistakes, only opportunities.”

Funk workouts such as “Boots” and “Funk Explosion” are totally fun. (The bass work by Reed Mathis is especially tight on the latter.) However, it’s “Explore Space,” a sprawling, uptempo number that really builds into something special. Aided in part by numerous key solos, none is better than that by Marco Benevento on keys. “Take Off Your Clothes” is another builder on the album as well.

If musical adventures are what gives you eargasms, give a listen to Everyone Orchestra’s Brooklyn Sessions.