Haruna Fukazawa- Plays at the Wrong Time [Orange Paw Records]

New York-based, Tokyo-born flutist and composer Haruna Fukazawa returns with Plays at the Wrong Time, a brilliant new jazz release out on Orange Paw Records. Leading a stellar quintet that features Steve Wilson on soprano saxophone and flute, Fukazawa showcases her warm, swinging tone and joyful, powerful playing style. The album leans into a modern yet timeless straight-ahead jazz sound. Her robust interplay with a rhythm section comprising David DeMotta on piano, Bill Moring on bass, and Steve Johns on drums makes for a deeply engaging listen. It is a fantastic, highly crafted jazz outing that beautifully highlights the dynamic possibilities of the jazz flute.