Ochibo No Ame CD Studio recording – Relative Pitch
The new release by Ochibonoame captures the trio’s raw and searching approach. With Makoto Kawashima on alto saxophone, Louis Inage on bass, and Naoto Yamagishi on drums and percussion, the group navigates the volatile terrain of silence and eruptive energy. Their music unfolds as an intuitive dialogue, where fragility and abrasive sonic bursts collide in real time. The result is a deeply visceral document of spontaneous creation, rooted in the underground spirit of Japan’s improvised music scene.
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Makoto Kawashima CD Arteria – Relative Pitch
Over the past decade, saxophonist Makoto Kawashima has consistently established himself as one of the most compelling improvisers in contemporary music. His unique approach to solo performance aligns him with the tradition of groundbreaking Japanese saxophonists like Kaoru Abe, Tamio Shiraishi, and Masayoshi Urabe. Operating at the fringes of improvised music, Kawashima’s artistry unveils a delicate essence, placing equal focus on silence and minute detail alongside intense expressions of tone and texture.
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