[Machine Translation] Ayori Nishikawa, a prominent figure in Japan s jazz scene, fully showcases her compositional talent. Her delicate yet bold ensemble sound is woven from her diverse expressive range as a drummer and the deep trust she shares with her bandmates. Songs with diverse musical worlds freely navigate between jazz tradition and new forms of expression, painting a vivid sonic landscape. This is Ayori Nishikawa s second album, self-produced and showcasing her compositional talents to the fullest. Her solid sense of groove, rich dynamics, and drumming that supports the ensemble while making its presence felt at key moments give the entire album a powerful driving force. Meanwhile, her original compositions unfold a worldview filled with delicate imagery and a quiet, inner passion. While a drummer, her sensibility and compositional skills as a composer truly shine. In the album s sole standard number, Shiny Stockings," Nishikawa s signature swingy drumming rooted in her big band background resonates powerfully. The recording lineup features long-time collaborators Keishi Matsubara (g), Yuichi Narita (p), and Ryuichi Ishikawa (b). The natural chemistry with these musicians, who are active at the forefront of the jazz scene, lends the album a rich depth. Carefully imbued with Nishikawa s diverse expressiveness as a drummer and his aesthetic sensibility as a musician, this is an album that will be loved for years to come, unaffected by the whims of time or trends.