On Dialogical, saxophonist-composer Michael Eaton explores a fusion of jazz as well as the textural and temporal aspects of post-minimalism in a fresh and original way. “I’m thinking about how the minimalist canon might provide a different way of looking at the overlapping rhythmic cycles that are utilized in modern jazz by people like Steve Coleman, Dave Holland and Chris Potter,” he explains via a press release. Helping him achieve this process on this 12-track collection of originals is guitarist-vocalist Lionel Loueke and his long-time ensemble, consisting of Brad Whitley on piano, Daniel Ori on bass and Gimbri, and Shareef Taher on drums, plus special guests.