The album was released in Japan on October 25th, 2006 on one of the most well known jazz-fusion labels in Japan, Polystar Jazz Library. The album features jazz-fusion greats, such as ex-Miles Davis sideman Adam Holzman (Keys.), Aaron Heick (Sax), bass legend Will Lee, James Genus (Bass), Jeff Allen (Bass), Jon Herington(Guitar), Jinshi Ozaki (Guitar) and Berklee College of Music faculty member Tomo Fujita (Guitar).

Samples of the album are available on his Myspace page: www.myspace.com/takanoriniidamusic. If you would like to purchase \'Life in the Big City, e-mail him at music@takanoriniida.com.

His fellow musicians are outspoken on the album and the collaboration:

\"It was my great pleasure to be a part of this music and this project. Takanori Niida is a player\'s player. Thanks for asking me to the party!\"
-- Will Lee

\"I had such great time playing this music with Taka. I was impressed with his groove and feel. He took care of business.\"
-- James Genus

Takanori plays GMS Drums and Evans Drum Heads.