When I first saw this CD on the rack I didn’t recognize a single name. Fortunately they had a copy open for listening and I was pleasantly surprised. This is straight ahead jazz that isn’t particularly adventuresome, but at the same time far from monotonous. I’m still trying to get a handle on it but nothing really jumps out about the music other than the fact that Zimmer penned all but one of the numbers. It makes for good listening, ranging from energetic up beat to mellow ballads. And I couldn’t help but note the Japanese pianist, Toru Dodo.
Jim's Jazz Notes 