Gato Libre makes the difficult decision to go forward after the loss of a key member.

Natsuki Tamura’s latest release Dragon Nat reveals more of what makes the trumpeter tick. Featuring eight pieces that drift between melodic coherence and raucous provocativeness, this is a disc of multiple personalities. You May Also Like: Gato Libre [Natsuki Tamura] – ‘Sleeping Cat’ (2022) Gato Libre [Natsuki Tamura, Satoko FujiiRead More

A stimulating, compelling, amusing record, Kaze’s Tornado once again establishes this group of musicians as among the most fascinating in jazz. You May Also Like: Kaze – ‘Unwritten’ (2024) Kaze + Ikue Mori – ‘Sand Storm’ (2020) Kaze + Ikue Mori – ‘Crustal Movement’ (2023)

Earlier this year Japanese avant-garde master Satoko Fujii unveiled a new ensemble with Spring Storm, the debut album for her Satoko Fujii New Trio. You May Also Like: Kaze – ‘Unwritten’ (2024) Kaze + Ikue Mori – ‘Crustal Movement’ (2023) Kaze + Ikue Mori – ‘Sand Storm’ (2020)

Yesterday was about Satoko Fujii looking forward with her next small combo project, today is about one last glance back on her previous one. You May Also Like: Satoko Fujii Tobira – Yamiyo Ni Karasu (2015) This Is It! (Satoko Fujii) – 1538 (2018) Satoko Fujii Orchestra Toyko – PeaceRead More

The aptly-titled Forever is the fifth release from Gato Libre. This is sadly the last with the original quartet line-up, as bassist Norikatsu Koreyasu passed away suddenly in September of 2011 – weeks after the live recording. You May Also Like: Gato Libre – Neko (2017) Gato Libre [Natsuki Tamura,Read More

Pianist Satoko Fujii and trumpeter Natsuki Tamura take to Muku with designs on once again challenging the listener. The two have consistently done so throughout their impressive careers thus far, so it should come as no surprise You May Also Like: Satoko Fujii w/ Wadada Leo Smith, Natsuki Tamura, IkueRead More