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A​-​NO​-​NE Christmas - Volume 2 -

by Hiro Honshuku

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1.
Rest You 04:56
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2.
Veni Emmanuel 06:14
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3.
Greensleeves 05:54
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4.
Gentleman 08:22
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5.
O Come All Ye Faithful 04:39
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6.
Maria 10:52
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7.
Manger 04:29
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8.
Drummer Boy 07:50
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So frustrating. Masterful flutist Hiro Honshuku presents his A-NO-NE Christmas: Volume 2, and it is a jazzy gem. So where on earth is the elusive Volume 1?

If you are a fan of instrumental jazz for the holidays, Honshuku will undoubtedly rock your world. He plays the flute with a light, spirited, and inventive touch. And his skills do not end there; Honshuku plays numerous other instruments and is an EWI wizard. His artistry is evident throughout.

All eight cuts on this generous CD (over 53 minutes) are familiar holiday numbers, but in the hands of this intimate band, the pieces are lively and fresh. The jazz improvisations never stray so far that the listener is cut completely adrift. The playing is sophisticated, yet accessible.
The mood fluctuates somewhat from piece to piece. Most reflect a playful jazz feel warmed by Brazilian flavors. Gentleman, on the other hand, has a driving bass line that evokes a harder rock mentality, and this is probably my favorite cut. Perhaps the most challenging number is the multi-layered, inspired Maria, which is also the longest at almost 11 minutes.

Look carefully in the dictionary. Hiro Honshuku and A-NO-NE Christmas, Volume 2 defines “cool.” Nicely done!

–Carol Swanson (Reviewed in 2006)

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released December 5, 2021

Hiroaki Honshuku: flute, synth bass, Fender bass, Yamaha BB5000 bass, EWI, guitar, drum programming, piccolo, voice percussion, voice bass
Chihiro Yamanaka: keyboard
Pedro Ito: drums
Gustavo AssisBrasil: nylon and electric guitar
All selections arranged by Hiroaki Honshuku
Produced by Hiroaki Honshuku

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Hiro Honshuku Boston, Massachusetts

Hiro Honshuku (flute/EWI/composition), Studied with late George Russell, Dave Holland and George Garzone. Has taught at the New England Conservatory, the Longy School of Music and the New England Institute of Art. He was an assistant to Russell for 20 years, as well as a member of Russell’s Living Time Orchestra. 3 albums with his Racha Fora, 6 albums under his name, and 30+ albums as supporting. ... more

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