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Jazz Koto - Bridging East and West, blending the traditional Asian sounds of the Japanese 13-string Koto with jazz and popular music.
Genre:
Jazz: World Fusion
Release Date:
2007
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East West
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JAZZ WITH AN ASIAN FLAVOR!!
East West is:
Reiko Obata - Koto, bass koto
Jimmy Patton - Acoustic & electric guitar, guitar/synth, percussion
Louisa West - Flute, alto flute, piccolo, background vocals
Bill Andrews - Acoustic bass
Russell Bizzett - Drums
Guest artists:
Kamau Kenyatta - Soprano sax
Lynn Copeland - All instruments on "Sly" track except koto and flute
George Nagata - Piano
Ricky Carrido - Toca congas, Brazilian surdo, agogo
Sara Olivar - Flamenco shoes, castanets
East West, founded by Reiko Obata, was formed in 2005 as a blend of artists, talent, and cultures. East West offers the unique instrumental combination of Japanese koto, Western flute, acoustic and electric guitars, double bass, and drums. This CD is a fresh, dynamic take on jazz standards, traditional melodies and original compositions.
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East West
author: Carrie Green
Fantastic! Familiar pieces but with a new sound. Traditional Japanese, and Western classics! A great choice for Jazz lovers and traditionalists alike.
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West meets East in my case!
author: Brian R West
Always having been curious and liking the sound of the Koto, this was a great find bridging as it were the space between the cultures, much enjoyed.
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