Kota Kato

KUNIKO's much-anticipated third studio recording features the works of Iannis Xenakis, whose work has had a huge impact within the world of music, and in particular on percussion repertoire. Full of challenges, from the pioneering mathematical influences, to unusual notation and virtuosic performance requirements, many classify Xenakis' compositions as unplayable, but KUNIKO's unrivalled prowess sees her perfectly realise the composer's vision.

Kato Masashi is a doublebass player based on Nagoya for 40 years more. He play not only Jazz but also free improvised various fields. He is overflowing with creativity and wonderful ideas. When I play with him, I always coming up with lots of ideas. This is a live recordings 29, June.

Presented on this recording are three brand new arrangements of Steve Reich works, newly written for percussion, in celebration of his 75th birthday by one of today's most gifted percussionists. Kiniko's arrangements are simply stunning and this recording exhibits elements of her Japanese heritage to create a warm, virtuosic performance. This unique recording must be heard!

Shimmy-Disc presents the long-awaited debut collaboration between two maverick composers. An ambient/hybrid musical journey interweaving the dual inspirations of poets Basho and Robert Walser… two 21st Century audio artists seeking out two long-gone, language artists to show them a new way to see and hear the world - a monument to listening, hearing space beyond what the physical body experiences - an immemorial Walk for the listener, without ever leaving home.