Based on the bands name, I was expecting something a little more electric, or perhaps a combination of orchestrated fusion music. Yet what this band from Crimea are about is jazz textures with elements of world fusion. Mostly all acoustical, the fourpiece of electric bass, drums, piano, and electric/classical guitar take a fairly laid back approach to their style of music. It is unique in it's own way, yet something we have heard before. All the players are very skilled and well versed in jazz improv, creating songs that are structured for the sake of interactive accompaniment, yet leaving a lot of room for stretching out as soloists. I find that the music is very relaxed, yet shows enough technical arrangements to keep your ears piqued. Not smooth jazz in any way, as they take a more non-commercial path in their writing. In some ways I sense a little Chick Corea's Acoustik Band, yet never really going that deep into the virtuoso playing. The pianist gets main stage pretty much on every song, as the bassist and drummer provide workmanlike backdrops. The guitarist, while present seems to only be heard on occasions, giving the music a second voice. I guess this CD is decent, though certainly not something most fans of intense fusion music are going to find that interesting. All told, this is a jazz CD, straight forward, unadulterated organic music that follows some old paths and incorporates some new ethnic sounds. It's apparent that by virtue of the bands' skill level, that they are capable of doing pretty much anything if they want to get more into the electric field of fusion, as for this CD, it's a relaxing listen on a Sunday morning kind of CD.

Wow! "Octagon" is a very enjoyable progressive jazz fusion CD by Fusion Orchestra. The musicians on this CD are phenomenal and the band is very tight. The recording sounds very crisp, with simple production that highlights the natural sounds of the instruments and accomplished musicians. The songs are musically complex yet enjoyable to the non-musician listener as well. For example, the tight breaks and complex runs in “Judido” are awesome and blend together with rich piano compositions into an excellent song for the listener. Whether you enjoy listening to jazz fusion, or just listening to extremely talented musicians, you'll love this CD. Pick up a copy today!

Wow! "Octagon" is a very enjoyable progressive jazz fusion CD by Fusion Orchestra. The musicians on this CD are phenomenal and the band is very tight. The recording sounds very crisp, with simple production that highlights the natural sounds of the instruments and accomplished musicians. The songs are musically complex yet enjoyable to the non-musician listener as well. For example, the tight breaks and complex runs in “Jadido” are awesome and blend together with rich piano compositions into an excellent song for the listener. Whether you enjoy listening to jazz fusion, or just listening to extremely talented musicians, you'll love this CD. Pick up a copy today!

Highly reccomended album for jazz lovers, the production is superb and the tunes tight, my copy is an absolute treat!