For the entire band, Lines of Reason comes following separate and illustrious careers for bassist Marcus Mclaurine, drummer Allen Nelson, alto saxophonist David Alan Gross and pianist Michael Cochrane. Each of the members of Lines of Reason have been performing under their own direction as band leaders as well as playing with such greats as Max Roach, McCoy Tyner and Hannibal Marvin Peterson. Now, these four friends have finally come into their own with this exciting and creative collaboration. The experience of having worked with some of the great historical band leaders would seem to be a radical departure from the cooperative format of Lines of Reason where each player has an equal input. The opportunity to create, record, and perform among comrades in a close knit, long-term situation has irresistible advantages for these prolific musicians.

Bassist Marcus Mclaurine toured and recorded with Kenny Burrell and Clark Terry among others, following a stint in the Air Force Marching Band. Saxophonists, pianists, and bass players have sought out master drummer Alan Nelson, for his intense energy and hyper-sensitivity. Alto saxophonist David Alan Gross, armed with a music degree from the Hartt College of Music, has paid his dues on the ideal training ground of the "Chitlin Circuit," covering nearly every organ joint within a hundred mile radius of New York City. And the force behind the Lines of Reason nexus, is veteran pianist/composer Michael Cochrane, who continues to hold down the piano chair on Monday nights at New York City's Sweet Basil spot amidst a demanding recording and performing schedule.