Bassist Barend Tromp, Stephan Thelen, Cornelius Claudio, Usein Bekirov, Japanese bands Jizue and Dezolve

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We're featuring new music from Swiss Guitarist Stephan Thelen, bringing his signature minimalistic grooves, and Netherlands bassist Barend Tromp, known for his mastery of odd time signatures, in collaboration with Trey Gunn. Also joining the lineup are Ukranian pianist Usein Bekirov and German pianist Cornelius Claudio Kreusch, paired with top-tier bassist James Genus. From Japan we have exciting releases from jazz-fusion bands Jizue and Dezolve, along with funky, energetic keys from Russian keyboard player Valeriy Stepanov. This weeks feature: Japanese Jazz & Fusion Spotlight We turn our focus to legendary and contemporary Japanese acts, including drumming powerhouse Kozo Suganama, fusion giants Dimension and Casiopea, plus two stand out bassists with Tetsujino-featuring Tetsuo Sakurai and Kenji Hino. Also in the mix: Fazjazz with guitarist Koichi Yabori, Next Order-Live-WYSIWYG, returning with Koichi Yabori and Next Order-Live.

Playlist

• Stephan Thelan "Kosmonaut" from Worlds In Collision (Rare Noise) 00:00
• Barend Tromp "Gamalan Sepuluh" from Odd time Concepts (Self Produced) 07:15
• Usein Bekirov "From Time To Time" from Freeway Deluxe (TSLG Digital) 14:30
• Cornelius Claudio Kreusch "Scoop" from Scoop (GLM Music) 21:45
• Jizue "Republic" from Mer (Victor) 29:00
• Dezolve "Departure-Insomnia-Faded Dream-Across The Silk Road" from 10th Anniversary Concert (King) 36:15
• Valiery Stepanov "Hedgehog In The Fog" from Live 3 (Self Produced) 43:30
• Kozo Suganuma "Play Of Colours" from Pai Patiroma (Jewel Sound) 50:45
• Dimension "Parellel Worlds" from Seventh Dimension (Rooms Records) 58:00
• Casiopea "Magnetic Vibration" from Platinum (Aura) 1:05:15
• Tetsujino "S.O.S Planet Earth" from Double Trouble (Seven Seas) 1:12:30
• Fazjazz.jp "The Eye Of The Hurricane" from Distortional Theory (Bega) 1:19:45
• Next Order "Geppetto" from Live-Roaring Colours (Order Tone) 1:27:00
• WYSIWYG "No Strings Attached" from Reflector (Shiosai ZIZO) 1:34:15

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