Turning to more poignant, somber terrain, pianist/saxophonist JOEL FUTTERMAN and drummer/percussionist ANTHONY MIRABILE offer their thoughts for the world's current climate on PRAYER FOR PEACE (JDF 404) (Prayer For Peace1/ Prayer For Peace2/ Prayer For Peace 3/ Prayer For Peace4/Prayer For Peace5/Prayer For Peace6/Prayer For Peace7.  61:44;  11/21/03, Norfolk,Va).  This seven-section improvised session, technically broken down into three "parts," focuses on contemplative territory. On the first five sections, the collected"Prayer For Peace 1-5", Futterman furnishes his richly harmonic block chords with shimmering results. Rest assured FOF (fans of Futterman) will be glad to know that his customary, scurrying flights of fancy are present, though the mood dictates less flash and more heart. Regarding Mirabile, he sticks to the colorist role, frequently wielding brushes and reacting to Futterman's effervescent structures. The second part, the fervid "Prayer For Peace 6," focuses on Futterman's curved soprano saxophone musings in conjunction with Mirabile's undulations that keep the clouds swirling. The concluding part, "Prayer For Peace 7" is arguably Futterman's most "inside" journey, that even hints of Horace Silver, though Futterman's very personal style flickers, as he draws the listener in with his unpredictable charm. It's all about sincers emotion and a sense of hope sparked bt this synchronized duo.