Jazz-funk drummer Lenny White's solo effort PRESENT TENSE boasts a veritable who's who of jazz luminaries as guests, including Chick Corea, John Scofield, Stanley Clarke, Kenny Garret, and others. "Thick," "Door #3," and "Dark" are among the compositions.

Mojo "[White] bolts the grooves tighter to the nut on the all-star beefy, muso-crossover PRESENT TENSE..."

Down Beat 3 Stars - Good - "...funk-charged, synthesizer-glazed collection of fusion. White has invited lots of guests who play significant roles in taking the album to higher ground..."