This month from Delicatessen LAB (Nakatsuka Takeshi's digital label) is a new EP by saxophonist Ishikawa Shūnosuke. This is a follow-up to "shumusic" released in May.
This 2 new EP of sax-led danceable funky instrumentals seems to be available on iTunes worldwide. Lead tracks from both releases have made it to the top of iTunes Japan's jazz chart.
Shū has a Holland-themed lunchtime event "kantine vol.5" that will be held at Ove Cafe (Omotesando) on December 1st. He's also part of Nakatsuka Takeshi's band that will play at Ebisu Batica on November 29 and Shibuya JZ Brat on December 30.
Shūnosuke Ishikawa "shumusic 002" (Download)
石川周之介 「shumusic 002」
1. Torikara - The Fried Chicken -
2. Dunya
Delicatessen Recordings
Out now (11/7), ¥400
Sample/buy: (World),
(Japan)
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