Japanese jazz/breakbeat, folkloric mega-rarity as hallowed the likes of DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, Egon and co. Uniquely combines traditional Japanese instrumentation with Western jazz influences.Minoru Muraoka plays 'shakuhachi' - a traditional bamboo Japanese flute - joined by his band members accompanying him on the 'koto' (strings) and 'tsu-tsumi' (drum) amongst others, to create their 'Shakuhachi Jazz' sound.Includes cover versions of very well-known jazz & pop classics, coupled with two original songs.
Tracklist:
- Take Five
- Nogamigawa
- The Positive And The Negative
- And I Love Her
- The House Of The Rising Sun
- Do YouKnow The Way To San Jose
- Soul Bamboo
- Call Me
- Scarborough Fair
UPC: 7119691258928
Label: Mr Bongo
Release Date: 5.24.19
Format: CD
