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Kazuhisa Uchihashi and Tatsuya Yoshida: Barisshee
by Eyal Hareuveni
Since its inception, the Tzadik label has continued to introduce musicians from the vibrant Japanese underground scene. Prolific drummer Tatsuya Yoshida is one of the most famous, active in countless outfits--most of them duos and trios. Guitarist Kazuhisa Uchihashi, who now resides in Berlin, is a close collaborator, guesting in Yoshida's legendary Ruins, recording a series ...
New York Pianist/Singer Daryl Sherman In Tokyo Debut
Making her Japan debut Daryl Sherman-singer,pianist, internationally heralded recording artist performs nightly at Tableaux Lounge in Tokyo until February 27. Located in chic Daikanyama area, the late night haven presents jazz Monday through Saturday from 8:30 pm -12. Joining her on this special stint is Koji Tetsui, bass and Paul Florea, violin. A Manhattan mainstay, Daryl ...
Natsuki Tamura/Satoko Fujii: Muku
by Hrayr Attarian
The restlessly innovative husband and wife team of trumpeter Natsuki Tamura and pianist Satoko Fujii have produced some of the most intriguing and invigorating music to come out of Japan. Although rooted in the jazz idiom, their explorations are on universal themes, drawing upon a variety of inspirations. Their work is primarily improvised, but not in ...
Gato Libre: Forever
by Hrayr Attarian
Innovative trumpeter Natsuki Tamura is a creative artist with a wide repertoire that draws as much from modern improvised music as it does jazz and world folk heritages. Often a key collaborator in wife/pianist Satoko Fujii' inimitable ensembles, he emerges as a leader of the unique quartet Gato Libre on its fifth release, Forever.
Takayuki Kato/ Yasuhiro Yoshigaki/ Kumiko Takara: Tu-Mu-Go #1
by Eyal Hareuveni
Takayuki Kato/ Yasuhiro Yoshigaki/ Kumiko TakaraTu-Mu-Go #1Studio Ba-Lu-Lu Ba-Lu2012 This Japanese trio is comprised by one of the most innovative and inventive guitarists on the Japanese scene, Takayuki Kato, who rarely plays outside Japan; prolific drummer and percussionist Yasuhiro Yoshigaki, leader of his own percussion ensemble, Orquesta ...
Tim Olive & Alfredo Costa Monteira: 33 bays
by John Eyles
33 bays is the second release from the duo of Canadian guitarist Tim Olive and Portuguese electro-acoustic artist Alfredo Costa Monteiro, following their previous A Theory of Possible Utterance (Zeromoon, 2011). On 33 bays, Olive plays one-string electric guitar plus electronics, while Monteiro uses electro-acoustic devices. The album was recorded live in the studio with no ...
