KANNON - KENJI IKEGAMI

The fourth collaborative release between Juzu a.k.a. Moochy’s label Crosspoint and Chee Shimizu’s 17853 Records. A perspective-driven deep ethno-ambient piece by Japanese bamboo flute shakuhachi player Kenji Ikegami is now available on vinyl. Produced by Chee Shimizu.
 
Following a series of vinyl releases including Soft meets Pan / Tam (2021), WaNaWa / WaNoWa (2023), and Zen Ensemble / Garden Of Time (2024), the collaborative project between Juzu a.k.a. Moochy and Chee Shimizu presents its fourth installment. This latest release features Japanese bamboo flute shakuhachi player Kenji Ikegami, who uniquely fuses traditional Japanese ethnic music with ambient and experimental sounds. The album includes two extended tracks featuring collaborations with cellist Kohji Seto a.k.a. Denca, who carries on the spirit of Terry Riley, and UtaE, a player of the traditional Ainu instrument mukkuri.