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Tag: Koichi Sato

Instrumental Jazz

Ryosuke Hashizume Group: Visible/Invisible

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 J Jazz Collector

Music that takes you places, Visible/Invisible from the Ryosuke Hashizume Group presents six works of art from the saxophonist/composer, perfectly executed by the five musicians, through mellow, warm electric guitar, grooving and smooth electric fretless bass, organic and emotive piano, … Continue reading Ryosuke Hashizume Group: Visible/Invisible

Instrumental Jazz

Tokuhiro Doi Quartet: Amalthea

January 7, 2019 J Jazz Collector

Tokuhiro Doi’s Amalthea from 2011 presents a modern jazz quartet from Japan led by the deep, dark, and fantastical tones of jazz clarinet – perhaps a striking difference from the light and bouncy big-band sounds of swing dance music a … Continue reading Tokuhiro Doi Quartet: Amalthea

Instrumental Jazz

Koichi Sato: Utopia

September 25, 2018October 15, 2018 J Jazz Collector

Utopia is the debut leader album for pianist Koichi Sato, who reaches for high standards in his original compositions and impressive performances. This is stimulating modern jazz performed by a piano trio not limited by standard jazz conventions, based in … Continue reading Koichi Sato: Utopia

Instrumental Jazz

Ko Omura: Introspect

July 17, 2018October 22, 2018 J Jazz Collector

Drummer Ko Omura leads the listener on his voyage of introspection on his debut album Introspect, portraying the colors and maps of his musical mind. This 2011 recording features eight tracks: six original songs from Omura in his detailed, catchy … Continue reading Ko Omura: Introspect

Instrumental Jazz

Bungalow: Past Life

May 8, 2018October 23, 2018 J Jazz Collector

The jazz group Bungalow displays their original approach to modern art jazz on their second album, Past Life, from 2013. As a jazz quartet featuring an airy alto sax and piano, double bass, and drums, the group incorporates creative musical … Continue reading Bungalow: Past Life

Instrumental Jazz

Sumito Oi: Sumitty & THE FUNFAIR

March 5, 2018October 28, 2018 J Jazz Collector

Sumitty & THE FUNFAIR is a 2015 release from drummer Sumito Oi and his band of merry music makers, producing an original work of creatively poppy jazz. Not circus clown tomfoolery, but, rather, light and glittery music played with a … Continue reading Sumito Oi: Sumitty & THE FUNFAIR

Instrumental Jazz

Koichi Sato: Melancholy of a Journey

February 18, 2018October 31, 2018 J Jazz Collector

Pianist/composer Koichi Sato releases his latest album with a distinctive sextet, clarinet and guitar adding modern groundedness, cello providing graceful maturity. The main theme was conceived while traveling in Norway and viewing a certain painting: Art Rolfsen’s “The Big Station”, … Continue reading Koichi Sato: Melancholy of a Journey

Instrumental Jazz

Ryosuke Hashizume Group: incomplete voices

January 30, 2018January 24, 2019 J Jazz Collector

A simply wonderful collection of carefully conceived modern jazz compositions. Close attention is paid to the harmonic and rhythmic layers in the music, resulting in climactic resolutions and a striking construction of moods. The songs develop creatively and allow the … Continue reading Ryosuke Hashizume Group: incomplete voices

Vocal Jazz

EMiKO VOiCE: Carta

January 30, 2018October 31, 2018 J Jazz Collector

An elegant package inside and out, brimming with atmosphere. The outer package is a slim booklet, containing photography, a poem, and an essay. The music itself is a modern take on classic jazz songs with Japanese words and flavor sprinkled … Continue reading EMiKO VOiCE: Carta

Instrumental Jazz

Bungalow: You Already Know

January 30, 2018October 31, 2018 J Jazz Collector

On You Already Know (2017), the fourth album from this imaginative Japanese group, Bungalow does what they do best in modern, creative jazz, as well as incorporating new ideas and sounds into the mix. Rich with ideas and catchy music, … Continue reading Bungalow: You Already Know

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