Three masters. One late-night moment. At the 2013 Rochester International Jazz Festival jam session, pianist Cyrus Chestnut, bassist Dezron Douglas, and drummer Mike Melito come together in a deep-swinging conversation rooted in the classic jazz tradition.

Presented across two videos, this session captures three seasoned players working in the moment. Chestnut leads with clear, grounded phrasing, Douglas provides a steady, driving bass line, and Melito keeps the time tight and propulsive. It’s a focused, no-nonsense jam—musicians listening closely, reacting in real time, and letting the groove do the talking.