Banjo unit POOR ISA (RUBEN MACHTELINCKX and FREDERIK LEROUX), who have long taken an approach blending tradition and experimentation centered on prepared banjo and minimal exploration, made this record with saxophonist EVAN PARKER, a leading figure in European free improvisation, and Norwegian percussionist INGAR ZACH. Prepared banjos, soprano and tenor saxophones, and percussion incorporating vibrating speakers resonate together. From "Clearing," which uses the banjo percussively while exploring reed harmony, to "Two Way" (sample1), which probes resonance through dynamic minimal loop playing, the album offers a flexible framework. (Original Japanese text by Akie)