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WILDFLOWER is an exotic addition to the discography of jazz pianist Keiko Matsui. Known predominately as a smooth jazz artist, Matsui has released over a dozen CDs in the US since 1986 and has become known for her sparse, evocative piano compositions that float over sweeping, majestic chords. While her last few albums ventured closer to New Age music, WILDFLOWER makes a surprising move toward sophisticated dance/lounge grooves. The first track, "Flashback," incorporates textural sound treatments with Matsui's reserved piano playing, creating a tension that captivates the listener for the entire album. "Facing Up, " the song on the album that comes closest to pop, features unusual vocal samples and a pulsating, dance-friendly beat. Before the party gets too raucous, "Brand New Wind" slows the tempo a bit, but delivers a classic, expressive Matsui performance. While WILDFLOWER may veer into electronica, it does not do so at the expense of Matsui's signature sound. Long-time fans of Keiko Matsui will enjoy listening to WILDFLOWER for its soothing, melodic jazz instrumentals, while new listeners are sure to be attracted to her fresh, contemporary sound.

Recorded at Sound Dali, Yamaha Ikebukuro, H.Y., Planet Joy Studios, Tokyo, Japan in 2003.

Personnel: Keiko Matsui (piano); Kazu Matsui (shakuhachi); Masamichi Nanji, Shinobu Ishizaki (soprano saxophone); Akira Jimbo (drums, percussion); Derek Nakamoto, Hajime Hyakkoku, Heigo Yokouchi, Kazunori Miyake (programming).

Audio Mixer: Tatsuhito Naruse.

Recording information: H.Y. Studio (06/2003-07/2003); Planet Joy Studio, Tokyo, Japan (06/2003-07/2003); Sound Dali (06/2003-07/2003); Yamaha Ikebukuro (06/2003-07/2003).

Photographer: Shuichi Tsunoda.

Arrangers: Derek Nakamoto; Hajime Hyakkoku; Heigo Yokouchi; Kazunori Miyake.

Personnel: Keiko Matsui (piano); Shinobu Ishizaki, Masamichi Nanji (soprano saxophone); Kazu Matsui (shakuhachi); Tomohito Aoki (bass); Akira Jimbo (drums, percussion).

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List Price $17.98 (You save $3.33)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz Instrument CDs, Piano, Jazz
Label Narada
Orig Year 2004
All Time Product Rank 45,424
CD Universe Part number 6668242
Catalog number 97904
Discs 1
Release Date Feb 24, 2004
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Kazu Matsui
Engineer Tatsuhito Naruse
Personnel Keiko Matsui - piano
Kazu Matsui - shakuhachi
Derek Nakamoto
Hajime Hyakkoku
Heigo Yokouchi
Kazunori Miyake - programming
Masamichi Nanji - soprano saxophone
Shinobu Ishizaki - soprano saxophone
Tomohito Aoki - bass

Also: Akira Jimbo
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1Flashback * See All 34:48 $1.29
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2Facing Up * See All 34:33 $1.29
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3Sense of a Journey * See All 34:28 $1.29
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4Brand New Wind * See All 34:29 $1.29
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5Eldest of All * See All 34:06 $1.29
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6Reflections * See All 34:23 $1.29
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7White Castle * See All 34:31 $1.29
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8Temple Of Life * See All 33:46 $1.29
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9Seeker * See All 35:07 $1.29
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10Stone Circle * See All 34:58 $1.29
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11Wildflower * See All 34:17 $1.29
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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars Unusually high energy Keiko music...LOVE IT
I was expecting Keiko's new releases to be the same as her earlier Narada Jazz albums. I was wrong! And I'm glad! This is an 11 song packed CD with high energy. Flashback is really cool, the entire song had me wrapped up in a musical trance the whole track through. Facing Up is very intense, probably one of Keiko's most hardcore song ever made. Sense of a Journey is my absolute favorite. Brand New Wind is simply amazing. Very nice tune to that song. Eldest of All is another favorite. Reflections has a gripping introduction to it which got me everytime I went by that track. White Castle is a nice and easy going song that has Keiko's signature style written all over it. Temper Of Life did not grip me that often, some people might like it better than I did though. Seeker is my 3rd favorite on the CD. Stone Circle is awesome, loved it and always will, nice ending to it by the way Keiko. Wildflower is a song that I heard on Jazztrax radio show that compelled me to buy this great album right away. Nice job Keiko, keep up the tremendous work!
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