Peter Bernstein, Harold Mabern, Peter Washington and Jimmy Cobb

Whether you call it a royal flush or a full house, this mighty clutch of multigenerational mainstreamers constitutes a winning hand. Peters Bernstein and Washington, on guitar and bass respectively, are two of the most sought-after players on the contemporary scene; here, they're paired with two stellar vets, pianist Mabern and drummer Cobb.