"Presence of Joy is about the powerful field of celebration. The Presence of Joy is a selfless bubbling over with recognition of happiness. This happiness is the happiness of emptiness and nothing in particular to be happy about but the joy of being here now. Joy arises when the inner sun is discovered and allowed to radiate outwards in all directions to all beings. Happily sad, this music celebrates the joy of doing the right thing and doing it excellently, precisely and skillfully, with intelligence, bold intensity and sharp humor."

Tisziji Muñoz

"It’s great playing with Tisziji because he is right in the middle of the music. Tisziji goes right to the center of the music bringing everybody with him. He seizes the right moment. He won’t play unless it’s right."

Dave Liebman

"Tisziji’s music creates a good feeling. I never really get a chance to play like this. This kind of music is not played very much. It’s great that Tisziji is putting it out there like this. He is giving people a chance to hear music which they seldom get a chance to hear. Check this out."

Rashied Ali

Produced by Tisziji Muñoz

1. Happy Sadness (Tisziji Muñoz, Anami Music - BMI)	10:28	Listen
2. Presence of Joy (Tisziji Muñoz, Anami Music - BMI)	18:54	Listen
3. Peace On Earth I (John Coltrane, Jowcol - BMI)	4:26	Listen
4. Jewel of Enchantment (Tisziji Muñoz, Anami Music - BMI)	8:49	Listen
5. The Blue Pearl of Tantra (Tisziji Muñoz, Anami Music - BMI)	16:33	Listen
6. Peace on Earth II (John Coltrane, Jowcol - BMI)	12:06

Total Time: 1:11:29

Tisziji Muñoz: Guitar and Bells
Dave Liebman: Tenor/Soprano Sax
Bernie Senensky: Piano
Cecil McBee: Bass
Don Pate: Bass
Rashied Ali: Drums

Recorded on July 22, 1999 at Rashied Ali’s Survival Studios in NYC

Mixed and Mastered by Mike Muñoz 
Assistant engineers: Larry Voelker, Nancy and Rebazar Muñoz