The world of progressive/jazz fusion has no room for weakness. Whilst in many other genres you can find weak and/or deluded musicians seeking fame and fortune, the world of progressive/jazz fusion is as closed to glory-seekers as it is to those without talent. It remains (thankfully) a niche market where only those with a genuine passion for the music they play dare to tread and thus releases are few and far between. When releases do come along, however, you are that much more likely to sit up and take notice and at SonicAbuse we were excited to have the opportunity to review the new effort from Gadi Caplan, an Israeli musician (albeit based in America) who takes Progressive/jazz fusion and laces it with exotic references and subtle nods to psychedelia (check out, for example, his reworking of The Beatles' 'within you without you' married to Gong's 'castle in the clouds' for evidence of his space-rock inclinations) for an album that is as warm and welcoming as a hot bath after a hectic day. Prepare to be absorbed...