One of the era’s definitive saxophonists, Rudresh Mahanthappa pays tribute to his greatest influences and inspirations such as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Lee Konitz, Ornette Coleman, Keith Jarrett, Johnny Cash, and Stevie Wonder.  Presented with characteristically original arrangements, the Hero Trio includes Rudresh  Mahanthappa on alto sax with long-time associates François Moutin on bass and Rudy Royston on drums.