This is the fifth album pianist/composer Satoko Fujii has produced with her 16-pieces all-star New York City ensemble. Besides husband/trumpeter Natsuki Tamura, this ensemble includes Ellery Eskelin, Tony Malaby, Briggan Krauss and more. This is an incredible, unpredictable album that takes the listener on a wild ride of ensemble warmth bright with horns to the controlled chaos of an intense episode of fiery free jazz. Listening to the music strikes one as both a natural and serious progression of the traditional big band idea. The tight but limber arrangements and challenging material show the amazing potential of jazz when you have not only quality, but quantity too.