The legendary flutist has traversed a lot of unique musical terrain in his lifetime, from Brazilian and to Japanese, , and . Yet until now he never explored the deeper roots of his heritage, which his liner notes explain are Eastern European and Jewish. He says that some previous attempts to convey the essence of those beginnings have resulted in dark and heavy "suffering" pieces, but here he finds the joys amidst the pain. He mixes six originals with many songs. explores a little mysticism with its steady marching drumbeat, some Middle Eastern percussion elements, and an explosive conversation between his lively flute and 's accordion. is equally mystical, with the distant mandolin of echoing a darker flute and acoustic guitar meditation. composed the lively jig-like which celebrates life rather than focusing on some of the darker elements of life for the Jews of that region. Essentially, it's a collection of mood swings reflecting various elements that can apply to all cultures. For years, his legacy has been doing that for every culture but his own, and now the journey comes beautifully full circle. ~ Jonathan Widran