Only the second (of three) CDs so far from Helen Sung as leader of her own group, "HELENISTIQUE" gives us a varied sampling of this unusually gifted young pianist's approach to standards and originals. She has technique to burn but isn't ostentatious about it, plays some familiar compositions but makes them her own, is very strong rhythmically but can play with amazing delicacy as well. A tradition made up of Monk, Powell, Evans, Hancock and Jarrett has a very comfortable spot in it for Helen Sung.