Home » Music » Song of the Day

4

Kaineko by Natsuki Tamura

From the album

"Kaineko" by

Buy Album

Album Title: Koneko
Label: Libra Records
Released: 2020

Listen


Sign in to view listen count

About the Album

“Kaineko” is the first track of the eighth release by Gato Libre, the trio led by Japanese trumpeter/composer Natsuki Tamura with Satoko Fujii, accordion and Yasuko Kaneko, trombone. The recording, out July 10, 2020 via Libra Records, draws listeners in with its lyricism and simple melodies. Yet it is a deceptive simplicity. The trio develop their solos to sustain a meditative atmosphere as they play, blending improvisation and composition into an integrated whole. It all sounds effortless and relaxed, but it is the product of great musical discipline, close listening, and a sophisticated understanding of form. A quiet masterpiece of virtuosity masquerading as folk-like simplicity, the album contains showcases sonic variety and musical detail in the meditative unfolding of the performances.

Tracks

Kaineko; Noraneko; Yamaneko; Koneko; Ieneko; Bakeneko; Doraneko; Kanbanneko.

Personnel

Reviews

Date featured

October 21, 2020

This song appears by permission of the contributing artist and/or record company.
It is for personal use only; no other rights are granted or implied.


Tags

Song of the Day

Suddenly Last Tuesday
Clarke Tracey Quintet
Isotope
Lori Bell
Prelude
Roddy Ellias
First Contact
Tobin Mueller

Popular

Soul Glide
Tony Adamo
Latin Gypsy
Ricardo Gautreau
West 4th St
Hyeonseon Baek
Passion
Lynne Arriale
The Windmills of Your Mind
Nikos Chatzitsakos
Searching
Nimbus Sextet
Moving On
Lukas Gabric

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.