Koichi Matsukaze

*Limited Edition* Koichi Matsukaze is a versatile saxophone/flute player active in the Life Improvement Committee and Takeo Moriyama's group, fully demonstrates his unique flavor on this, his third leader album, including the sharp and fast "Under Construction" an understated mix of modern moments and lyrical touches, done with some especially nice vibes from Hiroshi Hatsuyama! The group's just a quartet with bass and drums, so there's lots of interplay between Matsukaze and Hatsuyama the vibes ringing out with soulful undercurrents that balance the leader's sharper lines on alto, tenor, and flute. Titles include "What Masa Is She Is Out To Lunch", "Good Nature", "Under Construction", "Yellow Sands", and "Warm Pack"