The long-awaited leader album by Shinnosuke Matsubara, a young alto saxophonist of note, is released from 'D-BOP' RECORD's.

This is an impressive debut album featuring his regular quartet with guests Hisatsugu Suzuki (ts) and Ryo Ogihara (gt).

The album, which features the members' original works and a dense ensemble whose youthful energy can be fully felt, is being released worldwide from 'D-BOP' RECORD's, a real jazz label that has produced an album featuring Randy Brecker.

* Shinnosuke Matsubara - as, ss

* Otohito Fuse - p. rhodes

* Makoto Togashi - b (except track8)

* Naoki Takahashi - dr (except track 8)

* Hisatsugu Suzuki - ts (track 1. 7)

* Ryo Ogihara - gt (track1. 3)

Tracklist

1. High Ace (Shinnosuke Matsubara)

2. Beyond the Solstice (Fuse Onto)

3. Slope (Naoki Takahashi)

4. Kabukicho Ichibangai Theme (Shinnosuke Matsubara)

5. Jazz Patrol (Shinnosuke Matsubara)

6. Cycles (Fuse Onto)

7. Sapphire (Shinnosuke Matsubara)

8. Stardust (Hoagy Carmicheal)