by Heather PharesNew age composer\u002Fmulti-instrumentalist Kazu Matsui reinterprets the works of Franz Schubert in Tribal Schubert, placing his classical compositions into completely different, refreshing contexts. Matsui introduces and integrates jazz, hip-hop, ambient, Eastern and improvisational elements into Schubert pieces, transcending the formality of the original works while preserving the melodic beauty of the originals. Tribal Schubert also features new age\u002Fjazz pianist Matsui on several tracks, adding to the album's diverse mix of classical and cutting edge.