Eternal Moments [CD]

Eternal Moments is the radiant new album from Brooklyn-based Japanese pianist and composer Yoko Yates, whose deeply lyrical jazz storytelling continues in this second full-length release. Following her acclaimed debut Mystic Life, Yates reunites with a top-tier ensemble-flutist Jamie Baum, reedist Sam Sadigursky, bassist Aryeh Kobrinsky, and drummer Jeff Hirshfield-to bring her evocative, nature-inspired compositions to life.From the meditative wonder of "Outer Space - Myriad Stars!" to the elegant melancholy of "The Flower Before It's Last Day," Yates paints vivid emotional landscapes shaped by memories, nature, and personal reflection. "Winding River" and "Aster," the album's focus track, channel the quiet power and resilience found in the natural world, with expressive improvisation and rich acoustic textures.Produced by Scott Lee and engineered by Grammy-winner Mike Marciano, Eternal Moments captures Yates' gift for blending classical sensitivity with jazz's improvisational heart. This is instrumental music at it's most visual, emotional, and transcendent-a perfect listen for fans of contemplative modern jazz and ECM-style intimacy.For listeners seeking music that soothes, uplifts, and tells stories without words, Eternal Moments is a journey worth taking.