Hiromi's Sonicbloom: Time Control

Status of copy at Case Memorial Library
Ernest Barteldes wrote in the New York Press: "Fans of the 28-year-old, Japanese-born pianist will notice a change of pace on her new disc … since her trio is enhanced by the presence of David 'Fuze' Fiuczynski of the Screaming Headless Torsos on electric guitar. … Fiuczynski … has a jazz-rock influence that brings to mind players like Jeff Beck and Steve Howe: He uses few guitar effects, save some reverb and light distortion … and he has … the talent for giving the instrument a near-human tone. … This is possibly the closest [Hiromi] has come to making an instrumental rock album. … In one of the disc’s key tracks, 'Real Clock vs. Body Clock = Jet Lag,' she plays around with different sound textures, shifting beats and using both piano and electric keyboards … while Fiuczynski contributes by adding improvisations and drowsy solos that translate the fatigue one gets from constantly being on the road. On 'Time Control or Controlled by Time,' she begins with a fast piano riff … and [Tony] Grey contributes a beautiful electric bass solo that leads to a showcase of drummer Martin Valihora’s individual talents" ("Between Time Zones," 4/11-17/07).