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I must say, this easily deserves 4 stars. Strongly rooted in jazz but perhaps more deserving of the Prog designation than almost anyone i can think of in that regard (jazz roots). Stunning piano work and tasteful and well considered arrangements. This is a must listen. Plenty of Gentle Giant influence in the jagged phrasing. Vocals are very nice and strong. Clearly a great deal of thought has gone into this work, far more than 90%+ of Prog music these days. Perhaps what keeps it from being an all time classic is the familiar hurdle most artists succumb to and that is having that special union of vision and voice creatively. It will dazzle you and please you but you may not remember the music as much as the dazzle. Still, it turns me on! Great album.