Throughout his career, pianist-composer
Glenn Horiuchi has consistently (and successfully) combined together Asian music (especially from Japan) with advanced jazz. This widely available set (most of
Horiuchi's other recordings have been done for the tiny AsianImprov label) features the pianist, tenor-saxophonist
Francis Wong (who doubles on flute), bassist Taiji Miyagawa and Leon Alexander (on drums and vibes) stretching on seven of
Horiuchi's continually intriguing originals. The taiko rhythm (which is prevalent in Japanese music) plus some of the advanced harmonies give
Horiuchi's recordings their own unique flavor. ~ Scott Yanow