Hiroshima - Between Black & White (1999)

Between Black & White is a polished and atmospheric smooth jazz release from Hiroshima, blending contemporary jazz grooves with the band’s signature fusion of Asian musical influences and sophisticated melodic arrangements. Released in 1999 on Windham Hill Jazz, the album presents a refined balance between accessible smooth jazz textures and deeper crossover experimentation. Hiroshima crafts a warm and fluid listening experience built around elegant instrumentation, rhythmic precision, and emotionally expressive melodies. Tracks such as “Dreams,” “Joe Jazz,” and “After The Rain” showcase the group’s ability to combine modern production with organic musicianship, while compositions like “Circle Of Friends” and “World Of Dreams” emphasize a reflective and cinematic mood. The album maintains a consistent atmosphere of relaxation and subtle complexity, making it equally suitable for focused listening or laid-back environments. Between Black & White stands as one of Hiroshima’s mature late-period recordings, highlighting the ensemble’s enduring creativity and distinctive contribution to contemporary crossover jazz and smooth jazz music.

Tracklist:
01. Mix Plate
02. Dreams
03. The Door Is Open
04. Joe Jazz
05. Sup Poze
06. Picasso's Dance
07. After The Rain
08. Things Unsaid
09. Circle Of Friends
10. World Of Dreams
11. Omotai
12. Sol Cruz