“Cruelly unreleased at the time, Takayanagi’s sound remains formidable and transformative.”

“The important thing is that April Is The Cruellest Month is here now, waiting to be someone else’s ‘Free Form Guitar’ moment.”

“We are privileged to have such a classic and important free jazz work available once more.”

“Takayanagi clearly had a vision for his music, and the result is a thought-provoking album.”

“In its final minutes, crashing drums, wailing sax and strings, it achieves that unique liftoff that only this kind of music can.”

“My Friend, Blood Shaking My Heart” is an example of what Takayanagi called a mass projection.”