Asian Journal teams master world musicians Nana Vasconcelos (Brazilian percussion), Steve Gorn (bamboo flute, soprano sax), Mike Richmond (bass) and Badal Roy (tabla) for a fascinating collection of jazz performances shaded by Indian and Middle Eastern influences; a beautifully produced album, its soft, contemplative sound at times recalls new age recordings, yet tagging any specific genre to this unique music is ultimately pointless. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide