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Japanese Iconoclasts - Part 1
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In addition to offering a safe haven and an enthusiastic audience for international jazz players, Japan has a vibrant local scene which features musicians that approach jazz without necessarily being encumbered by its tradition, and infuse it with their own cultural traditions and generally post-modern attitude.So let's dive into the fun and varied universe of Japanese jazz through the work of some of its most remarkable iconoclasts.
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Ben Allison
bass, acousticb.1966

Yosuke Yamashita
pianob.1942

Eri Yamamoto
piano
Emi Makabe
vocals
Johnny Hartman
vocals1923 - 1983

Masabumi Kikuchi
piano1939 - 2015

Otomo Yoshihide
guitarKaze
band / ensemble / orchestra
Ikue Mori
electronicsTags
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