One of my favorite cds ever, and that's saying something, because I love them all. This is a jazz effort by one of the Yoshida Brothers of shamisen rocking fame, and while it does have some fun faster pieces in it, it's mostly centered around a sweet classical jazz styling that makes me stop what I'm doing and just listen to it. This can be a problem if I'm driving, so be warned. Really, I can recommend this album to anyone who likes jazz of any sort, anyone who likes shamisen, or just plain quality listening music.
This album is incredible. It is Japanese/world music/Jazz/blues that is Shamisen driven and backed by a great band. The shamisen is like a Japanese Banjo but this guy plays it as a beautiful lead instrument. Very unique gorgeous music and Agatsuma is a virtuouso on his instrument.Five Stars. Must be heard to be believed.