Night Bloom

Comments by Steve Ridley

I am grateful to Justin for his creative piano recordings these past few years. I often play the tapes while writing, painting or doing other work at home which provides an enriching flavor to the environment. In fact, I have noticed the house plants responding well to Justin’s keyboard synthesizer renditions in particular–I prefer the acoustic piano tunes. Because Justin is an important Teacher for me, his musical expressions represent additional ways for me to learn from him, beyond language, and to know him more intimately as a person. Each of his musical tapes has something unique to say. His latest record-ing, “Night Bloom,” is my overall favorite. It is complex yet palatable with a depth of maturity that gives subtle nourishment. A wide range of melodious impressions harmoniously flow in unified continuity throughout the album. “Night Bloom” is much like a gallery showing of Justin’s impressionistic and abstract painting, each one unique yet sharing in a consciousness of commonality. I believe that each listener will find a special connection with Justin through “Night Bloom,” an unusual offering of personal knowing and reflection.