“Honshuku’s third outing with this ensemble gives you the jolt you had when discovering the world sides of McLaughlin and Zappa, among others, but the jolt you feel is all his own.”
“The continuously driving cajon and percussion produces varieties of Brazilian rhythms. When the guitar that reminds Miles’ Agharta era faces the Honshuku’s and Ikeda’s front line, a surreal sound image is produced and gives a totally new sound to the familiar standard songs.”
“Racha Fora is an intriguing fusion jazz quartet…Ikeda’s emotive solos on the Honshuku-penned “Chicken Don” and “Door 8″ are a highlight…”
“Racha S’Miles is a record so utterly fresh and viscerally exciting that it would not be shocking to find yourself holding your breath as the music whips past like a movable carnival.”
“An innovative take on Miles! Love it!”
“This tribute to Miles Davis is quite delightful.”
“A nu cut road on a well worn path, this set is a winner throughout”
“Much of the time you don’t even care that it’s a song from Davis as the arrangements are so strong in themselves.”
“Hiro Honshuku is a man of many parts — virtuoso flutist, imaginative composer, capable visual artist and gifted teacher.”