SML's chemistry and playing throughout are absolutely phenomenal and mesmerizing. Spontaneous Music Live is one of the most essential albums of the year. International Anthem - 2026 SML is a group of jazz instrumentalists who have each stood out in their own right within the Chicago experimental and avant-garde jazz scene. Meaning "Small Medium Large," SML features Anna Butterss on bass, Jeremiah Chiu on synths, Josh Johnson on sax, Booker Stardrum on drums, and Gregory