SpaScapes

Rotcod Zzaj, Zzaj Productions –
DJ Free (Native flutes, & soundscapes) is the perpetrator of some wonderfully soothing sounds for your spirit here... he's joined by Richard Hardy on reeds and Peter Schimke on Grand piano & synths.  Reviewers (in my estimation) often tend to "overlook" music that doesn't (necessarily) "fit" into a neat little genre package... I've even been known to push such recordings to the rear of the review bin until I've gotten those more easily classified done (on occasion).  That would surely be an error in the case of this superb CD... everything (& I mean every sound) flows gracefully & gently through your ears & down inside of you to put you in total relaxation mode.  If you're in need of some healing moments (actually, over an hour's worth of beauty), this is your ticket to bliss.  We have been reviewing "Soulfood" releases since (at least) issue #56), & they have always been great - but this one rates our MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED rating.   While it's not "strictly jazz", the energy & artistry required to produce it display high talent & true love for the power of music to bring peace.  GET this one!