Album Notes

The debut record by saxophonist Daniel Ian Smith and the Japanese pianist Yuki Arimasa. From performances all around the United States and Japan, Smith and Arimasa have achieved a musical sympatico unparalleled in most duo formats. The album features original compositions by Smith and Arimasa and their own spin on classic standards like Beautiful Love and Alone Together, and an intimate rendition of Antonio Carlos Jobim's How Insensitive.

Larry Nai from Cadence magazine said, "..Impressive performances, showing Smith and Arimasa to have big ears pointing at interesting angles to each other." Jimmy Giuffre said."A beautiful record, you guys have arrived."