Ryokyu Endo: Song Of Pure Land (1994)
So very lovely. Forgive me if some of you are expecting something more experimental, electronic, or whatever else now. Me, I just…
November 16, 2018
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Windsor Riley: The Move Of Life (1988)
“Endlessly moving, always alive” no better words can describe this album than Windsor Riley’s own. There’s no way around it, The Move Of…
November 13, 2018
R. Carlos Nakai with Wind Travelin’ Band, Shonosuke Ohkura, Oki Kano: Island Of Bows (1994)
Streams of understanding, via spiritual land bridges, or how a Navajo-Ute found a musical connection with Japanese sonorities/tradition. Somehow, I feel a…
November 8, 2018
Marica: Jellyfish 海月 (1987)
When Yasuaki Shimizu’s Mariah split up their story appeared to end there. Marica’s Jellyfish 海月 proves that Mariah was just a small…
September 21, 2018
Slagerij Van Kampen: A Long Walk On A Short Pier (1989)
Those drums! Slagerij Van Kampen’s A Long Walk On A Short Pier is a must have for those who appreciate purely percussive…
September 18, 2018
The Voice & Rhythm: Ohh!!! (1985)
Leave it to me to create a post that’s not “evergreen” for a record that positively radiates with fun. Imagine Parliament set…
August 31, 2018
Tsugutoshi Goto: City Trickles: 街の雫 (1984)
Simply impressive. What else is there to say about Tsugutoshi Goto’s City Trickles: 街の雫? Most double-LP’s suffer under the weight of their…
August 24, 2018
Mushi & Lakansyel: Koté Ou (1983)
There’s something special about Haitian zouk music, if you look in the right place. Mushi & Lakansyel’s Koté Ou, much like the…
August 21, 2018
Robin Scott & Shikisha: Jive Shikisha! (1984)
It’s always a good sign when you’re out of step with whatever’s out there. Someone who really lived this idea was one…
August 17, 2018
Tony Esposito: Tamburo (1982)
Let’s unwind for a moment. When I haven’t been busy occupying my days with writing, my mind and body has literally been…
August 14, 2018
Ziad Rahbani: Houdou Nisbi (1984)
First, a huge thanks to Kyle for sharing this wonderful album with me. Too smooth for a Disco Tehran party he dj’ed,…
August 7, 2018
Seigen Ono: The Green Chinese Table (1988)
This one is a bit special. Last we heard from Seigen, he was introducing us to his very jazz-influenced take on Japanese…
July 27, 2018