is a passionate studio session between American free jazz rhythm section (drummer and bassist ) and , one of Japan's major free sax players. The recording took place in Tokyo in August 2006. 's range on the alto extends from tender swirls to furious screams, without resorting to skronks. The Americans are in fine form, overdriving the music as usual, 's speed drumming remaining one of the marvels of the modern music world. Each foreigner gets a duet with , and these are the two shortest tracks. The rest of the album consists of four nine-minute-plus trios. Each piece is given its own personality: is sweet and soulful, is cheerful-turning-to-bitter, starts mournful, then gets exciting. Particularly interesting is the / duet if only because it allows for comparison with 's long-running duo with another powerful saxman, (it comes off as less pathos-driven but just as galvanizing). is a very satisfying record, intense but well-paced, with 's low presence in the mix being the only sour note. And there is no denying the chemistry between the players. It makes a fine calling card for , who is little known on the North American free improvisation circuit. ~ Francois Couture