Eldar Djangirov has been dipped in Dilla. The one-time Kansas City based child prodigy is under the spell of the late hip-hop producer J Dilla on his new album Release. The pianist’s trademark torrential attack is embedded in wavy beats. The stylistic switch is slyly co-credited to Iridescent Tones, an entity that seems to be Djangirov’s nom de plume. "Longing" is typical of the 24 succinct tracks, but tradition-minded fans might use renditions of “Giant Steps” and “Green Dolphin Street” as more accessible entry points. Djangirov pivots in another unexpected direction for the final selection. The pensive closing song “Days Pass” features Djangirov on keyboard and vocals.