World Standard is the operative name for the works of Sohichiro Suzuki and his nimble team of delicate sonic instrumentalists. For over twenty years, they have spun an inventive web similar to the Penguin Cafe Orchestra in their realization of short little chamber pieces that both charm and dazzle. In earlier times they used more electronica, but now settle most comfortably for organica: gentle guitars, woodwinds, graceful keyboards, sweet violins, harps, & occasional vocals. All of the tracks on "Kanon" are like a leisurely afternoon stroll in the park. Very lovely and irresistible.