Organist Nick Rossi’s On the Outset is an easy set to enjoy. The soul-jazz music is pretty basic with a fine organ-tenor-guitar-drums quartet romping through blues, bluesy material and boogaloos. Nick Rossi, tenor saxophonist Aaron Rossi and guitarist Steve Burke all take soulful and swinging solos while drummer Sameer Gupta provides fine support. The relatively brief playing time and the interchangeability of the originals, none of which have memorable melodies, keep this from being an essential set but soul-jazz fans will savor this spirited effort. – Scott Yanow