Anna Butter, a bassist and composer born in Adelaide, Australia, who is active primarily in the Chicago music scene. She has contributed to albums by Jeff Parker, Makaya McCraven, and Daniel Villarreal, and her album released under the name SML—featuring members associated with *International Anthem*—also garnered significant attention. This is her ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito) first solo album. Ben Lumsdaine, a drummer, engineer, and producer who has also collaborated with both Anna and Daniel, is featured on the album. Saxophonist Josh Johnson, who has joined the Chicago Underground Quartet, and guitarist Gregory Uhlmann are also members of SML. Jeff Parker makes a guest appearance. (Original Japanese text by Saito)