"In Between Moods" was recorded entirely at the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) studios in Vancouver, Canada, for the Jazzbeat and Hot Air radio programs. The material features four of Foster's compositions, and combined with the other tracks, take the listener on a trip through different moods and musical colors. The album is very much about "influence"- both musical influence and the influence of places Foster has visited which left strong impressions. He is joined by two great friends and musicians: bassist Russell Botten and drummer Joe Poole. "Mr. J." and "Jamal" both pay tribute to pianist Ahmad Jamal, while "Cakewalk" is an Oscar Peterson tune which is certainly NOT a cakewalk to play! Foster's arrangement of "Take the 'A' Train" was inspired by the great arrangements of the Ahmad Jamal Trio (particulary the group with Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums). "Colors of Siena" was written as the result of a visit to Siena, Italy. As a city Foster was inspired by the different moods and colors...from the red bricks of Il Campo to the Middle Ages feel of the streets. "How I Miss the Rain" is definitely a Vancouver tune. Many would find it difficult to believe but sometimes, one can actually miss those gray rainy Vancouver days. "In Between Moods" (the title track) has two main parts. The primary melody is minor, and somewhat classical sounding, but transitions into an open solo section which is based on a series of major chords. These sections each p