Baritone saxophonist Ed Epstein formed R/E/D/S (Roupé/Epstein/Drud/Schelin) out of a desire to develop material with his old friend Bjarne Roupé, professor of guitar at Copenhagen's world-renowned Rhythmic Conservatory. Along with bassist Göran Schelin, a major jazz voice in the Copenhagen/Malmoe region, and Dennis Drud, one of Denmark's more dynamic young drummers, the band creates an intimate and interactive session of new music. Originally a product of the late '60s west coast jazz scene, Epstein has been based in Sweden since the early '70s.