Leader Hiraoaki Hinshuku plays flute, piccolo and EWI while leading a band that subtitles the album a “New Kind of Jazz.” Strong words, but the feel is fresh here with the rest of the team… Read More
Happy Fire, JazzWeekly CD Review
Happy Fire, All About Jazz CD Review
It’s a brave choice to go this route, and we can credit Honshuku’s intrepid spirit in doing so.… Read More
Happy Fire Review on Intoxicate Magazine
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.… Read More
Hiro Honshuku
Hiroaki Honshuku was first introduced to jazz in 1985 while teaching music at the US Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan. … Read More