Oki, Itaru -quartet-
Live At Jazz Spot Combo 1975
Another exhilarating release on NoBusiness, experience the Japanese free jazz with 'Live At Jazz Spot Combo 1975,' featuring trumpeter Itaru Oki's quartet. Returning from France to Japan, Oki joins forces with saxophonist/flutist Yoshiaki Fujikawa, bassist Keiki Midorikawa, and drummer Hozumi Tanaka for an adventurous set of improvisations. Oki's fiery trumpet flutters lead the charge, while Fujikawa's assertive sax and flute work create a dynamic interplay. From intense free-form moments to a unique free jazz ballad, this live recording masterfully balances avant-garde experimentation with jazz roots, delivering a must-hear performance for fans of boundary-pushing music.