Edge of Reality

Since their meeting in 1990, Side Steps' Japanese musicians produce a melodic, dexterous and refined post-fusion, which is nevertheless not show-off at all. Following the path of Kenso or Brand X, technique is used to create real themes as well as rich and polished combinations between keyboards and guitars. The instrumental Progressive jazz-rock performed by the Japanese band, both complex and sophisticated, puts a lot of emphasis on the beautiful melodies and the refined arrangements. The accessible part of this musicians' music is sometimes close to that of Spyro Gyra, while their energy can remind of Allan Holdsworth or Uzeb. "Verge Of Reality" (2005) is the occasion for the band to join the prolific Poseidon/Musea team, whereas it doesn't change its musical style, nor its impressive technical abilities. Let's set up a date for more than three quarters of an hour of high-quality jazz-rock fusion.