The remarkable Take 6 are back with "So Cool"-and it's ninety percent a cappella. A percussive embellishment here and there augments the groove, but otherwise, it's pure vocal symmetry. Though a Christian group, their sound actually synopsizes several genres and cannot be definitively characterized. The jazz influence can be heard in the lustre of the chords and harmonies; the execution is always on the mark (the group identifies as one of its primary influences "Singers Unlimited"). The gospel feel is heard in songs such "Fly Away," which also derives it's rhythm and vocal inflection from calypso. "Evermore" is smooth and lush, and has a sophisticated contemporary polish and the fresh feel that is often heard on contemporary urban radio. In short, in returning to their point of origin as a vocal band, the group has produced a CD that you will want to own.