I wouldn't call myself a jazz fan, but occasionally I'm grabbing some genre highlights, when I feel like it. Fusion, big band, and piano trios are among the most frequent purchases in this respect, and this exciting album by composer and arranger Jihye Lee represents the sunniest sides of the vast territory of big band jazz. Sven B. Schreiber (sbs)
Linda playing and directing this great composition in collaborating with these great musicians is such a colorful musical adventure for my ears & eyes, Thank you! 1bigfan
It's obvious that I'm currently quite a bit into unusual big band music... Miho Hazama, Monika Roscher, and Jacob Mann are currently among my favorite artists I'm listening to. "Journey to Journey" - Miho Hazama's debut album with her ensemble "m_unit" - precedes "Time River" by more than two years, but it doesn't sound like a debut at all. Her skills as a composer, arranger, and pianist obviously were in full bloom right from the start. Frankly, jazz is not among my favorite genres, but sometimes it gets quite close. Sven B. Schreiber (sbs)
Composer Asuka Kikitani was inspired by the vibrant nature of Minnesota to construct this gorgeous calendar cycle of percussive works. Bandcamp New & Notable May 30, 2023
Backed by a trio of jazz musicians, the Taiwanese singer-songwriter develops physical landscapes as a vehicle for stunning sound poetry. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 3, 2024
The music of Miho was a nice discovery and inspiration for me. Great compositions, memorable melodic lines, a sophisticated harmony and, of course, an incredible team of musicians. I will be looking forward to future releases. Best regards, K. Karolis B.