“Pianist Thollem McDonas goes it all alone. His four compositions each clock in within 15 seconds of 17 minutes, making you wonder if there isn’t some sense of symmetry to his thinking and skills. He’s got a strong sense of drama, as shown on “And Each Other,” and adds some extra sounds by using the piano strings on the pizzicato’d “The Improbability of Now.” “Revelations of the sun” and “Facing West to the East” are expansive and filled with rich use of both hands, feeling spontaneous a la Keith Jarrett, but without the self importance. Instead, McDonas veers towards deep and sepia toned ruminations as he explores thoughts and melodies with intriguing singularity. Ten fingers taking you on a journey.”