Narada sent me Kazu Matsui's album Stone Monkey awhile back and I admit I put off listening for a while. My mistake. This is interesting, creative, and risk taking in its boldest sense. We spoke by phone when Kuzu Matsui was in LA working on a movie soundtrack with James Horner. Talking to the guy made me feel a sense of simpatico. He is forthright, open, and hasn't let the business end of music temper his attitude. Supported by charming bits of elfish laughter, this interview was a gas! J …