Walls of Akendora

Walls of Akendora is the eighteenth studio album by jazz keyboardist Keiko Matsui, released in 2005 on Narada Records. The album peaked at No. 13 on the US Billboard Top [Contemporary Jazz Albums] chart.

Critical reception

Jonathan Widran of AllMusic, in a 4/5 star review exclaimed, "Matsui fanatics will no doubt be jumping all over maps of her homeland looking for a place called "Akendora," but it's a place of her own creation, where she runs to spend contemplative moments and find peace. Wherever it is, fans of her jazzier side are going to love this collection...Unlike most releases categorized as smooth jazz, this is infused throughout with Matsui's unexpected creative textures."

Credits

Cheep Hiroishi – Arranger, Programming
Cristihan Gutterre – Executive Producer
Derek Nakamoto – Arranger, Programming
Hajime Hyakkoku – Arranger, Programming
Heigo Yokouchi – Arranger, Programming
Kazu Matsui – Composer, Producer
Keiko Matsui – Main Artist
Takashi Tei – Engineer, Mixing