Basically Speaking, "2 x 4" is an intense exploration of Musical vocabulary. A spiritual glimpse of the intimate conversation in a creative conference that brings the perspectives of many worlds together. Journeying through these passages, we find ourselves brought through the infinite roads of lessons taught and lessons learned both to and from the ancient and to and from the progressive. The musical messages of Malachi Favors instinctively reaching by accepting the invitation to reach yet further to learn new extensions to reach through. Tatsu Aoki eloquently demonstrating the fulfillment of the immense responsibility that seats him at this conference. Consistently unfolding more and more reasons why he is there and clearly prepared, without reservation, to pose the countless questions that he accepts as his duty to give answer to.
"2 x 4" breaks ground that was thought to be unbreakable. It breathes new life into the healing tones of the bass. In listening to this recording, it is clear to see that the whole is much greater than the sum of its parts.
-Kevin Beauchamp, Katalyst Records
2x4 – Malachi Favors Maghostut & Tatsu Aoki
1999