Beyond Standard

This is great music, just seems like Hiromi was SO dominating... like she picked musicians that couldn't quite keep up with her (although all still great), in my opinion. Who knows, maybe that was the plan. However, still all GREAT music, especially Caravan, Led Boots, and XYG. WELL WORTH the little money.

Hiromi's Sonicbloom performed last May 3rd, during Rota dos Bons Ventos Festival at Faial isl., Azores. Along with some musics from her previous CDs, like Time Control, a few tracks from Beyond Standard were played, among them Caravan, etc. Then I just had to wait for June 10th to order my copy of this really fantastic cd. On stage Hiromi sometimes looks like a Kung-Fu fighter in bursts of energy that often end up on a delicate note. Her band doesn't deceive the genious piano player, nor the audience. Standards are standards, but they have been played, and will be, in many different ways and this is a very special one. Really suggested to music lovers and if Hiromi is in town, don't miss the show.

Just when you thought she couldn't get any better, she releases BEYOND STANDARD. It is similar in some ways to her previous CD, but this one is a little more "jazz" and a little less "fusion." I hate to use those terms, but it may be helpful. Anyway, hear for yourself. She is a talent who will be around for a long, long, time. I just wish she would tour more in the USA. We would love it. But as for the CD, do not hesitate to get it.