I don't usually review demos, nor am I sure if their three-song moodcircus disc, flyinyoureye, is that or a teaser for a full-length project to come. In either case, though, the Burlington-based jazz sextet offer evidence of their ample talents here, and this mere trio of tunes -- two of them originals -- leaves me wanting more. Ero Lippold's "Fly" is an airy, contemporary excursion with a percussive drive and layers of beauty. Robert Keller's "Stutter Strut" is more subversive. Bouncy and yet vaguely sinister, it sounds like the accompaniment to a particularly demented circus (hence the band name?). Kurt Weill would have loved this. The band then has its way with "From Russia with Love," giving the old Bond theme a little sass and elegance. Moodcircus goes into the ring this Friday, under the unsuspecting big-top of City Hall.

Moodcircus is:

• Steve Anisman, Drums and Percussion
• Steve Bredice , Alto Saxophone
• John Dickason, Tenor Saxophone
• Bob Keller, Bass
• Ero Lippold, Keyboards
• Dan Silverman, Trombone

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