COUNTERPOINT Y by JUZU a.k.a. MOOCHY

After a long sojourn, a true Asiatic, aural nomad and supremely passionate musical alchemist, Tokyo-based producer/ DJ, owner of the label, Crosspoint, Moochy a.k.a. J.A.K.A.M. (Juzu A.K.A. Moochy), has arisen once again, with quite a unique project for 2015 entitled, Counterpoint.

Since releasing his last album, Re:Momentos "Movements" 4 years ago, J.A.K.A.M. has traveled the world, to a wide range of regions such as the Middle East, Latin America and African continents, absorbing as much of the esoteric vibes in each culture and heritage as possible, and also collaborating with many local musicians. This new project, Counterpoint is the fruits of his eclectic musical journey. Each EPs are J.A.K.A.M.'s postcards from the edge, enthralled in potent sonic stimulus and messages, aimed at penetrating the deep consciousness.

In Counterpoint, J.A.K.A.M. delivers his unique take on a new tangent, a genuine fusion of "counter point" musical integration that intertwines the diverse cultures with his Far-Eastern heritage and his own ever-evolving, refined, signature musical philosophy. Connecting the dots as only he can, this project tries to place a new "counter point", a new point of reference where a genuine evolutionary, creative energy reigns supreme.

Tracklist

1.	SHADOW DANCE	6:29

2.	IXTLAN	6:46

3.	WARIORS	4:01

4.	NIGHT SAIL	5:26

5.	SUFI	7:29

6.	HOMELAND	6:11

7.	INTERNAL VISION	12:17

8.	STARS	5:06

9.	LOVE FROM FAR EAST	8:52

Credits

released February 8, 2016

01. SHADOW DANCE
Kavash : Ibrahim Koma Azad (Turkey)
Violin : Kyoko Oikawa (Japan)
Balama : Abdullah Çapa (Turkey)
Daf & Percussions :Hogir Göregen (Turkey)
Bass &Timba : Eudys Morales (Cuba)
Qraqab : Toshihito Tsushima (Japan)
Gong & Guntrak : Kouhei Kawamura (Japan)

02. IXTLAN
Kora : Karamo Cissokho (Senagal)
Kavash : Ibrahim Koma Azad (Turkey)
Violin : Kyoko Oikawa (Japan)
Percussions : Latyr Sy (Senagal)
Req : Junzo Tateiwa (Japan)
Timba & Conga : Tinnen (Japan)

03. WARRIORS
Voice : Dennis Banks&Thomas Banyacya (USA)
( Taken from the film "Hopi Prophecy" )
Shamisen : Atsushi "TGS" Sakata (Japan)
Violin : Kyoko Oikawa (Japan)
Timba : Eudys Morales (Cuba)
Djembe : Latyr Sy (Senegal)
Sabar : Pierre,Samba & Ibrahima (Senegal)
Req : Junzo Tateiwa (Japan)
Conga&Percussions : Tinnen (Japan)

04. NIGHT SAIL
Violin : Abdo Dagher (Egypt)
Koto : Toshifumi Eto (Japan)
Bass : Ishiguro Shoji (Japan)& Ömer Sarıgedik
GTR & Qraqab : Toshihito Tsushima (Japan)
Percussion : Salat &Nubian Crew (Egypt)
Timba : Eudys Morales (Cuba)
Percussions : Tinnen (Japan)

05. SUFI
Afghani Rubab : Eray Düzgünsoy (Turkey)
Kanun : Esra Berkman (Turkey)
Drumz : Keiichi Tanaka (Japan)
Daf : Kemal (Turkey)
Percussions : Tinnen (Japan)

06. HOMELAND
Sax : Takehide "KIDS" Hashimoto (Japan)
Piano & Timba : Eudys Morales (Cuba)
Percussions : Kepel Kimura, Date Gen, Tinnen & Kyoko Oikawa (Japan)

07. INTERNAL VISION
Kora : Karamo Cissokho (Senegal)
Balama & Kavash : Ibrahim Koma Azad (Turkey)
Sax : Takehide "KIDS" Hashimoto (Japan)
Voice : Cafer Akarsu (Turkey)
Violin : Kyoko Oikawa (Japan)
Bass : Shoji Ishiguro (Japan)
Timba : Eudys Morales (Cuba)
Drumz : Keiichi Tanaka (Japan)
Daf &Percussions : Hogir Göregen (Turkey)
Sabar : Latyr Sy, Pierre Gueye, Samba & Ibrahima Kande (Senegal)
Percussions : Tinnen (Japan)
Qraqab : Toshihito Tsushima (Japan)
Spoon : Levent Akman (Turkey)

08. STARS
Koto : Shinobu Eto (Japan)
Qraqab : Toshihito Tsushima (Japan)
Tabla : Abdallah Ahmed (Japan)
Samples : Labelle (France)

09 : LOVE FROM FAR EAST
Violin & Ensemble : Kyoko Oikawa (Japan)
Sax : Takehide "KIDS" Hashimoto (Japan)
Wood Bass, Timba, Guiro : Eudys Morales (Cuba)
Sanshin : Arito “NU-DOH” Kakinohana (Japan)
Percussions : Tinnen (Japan)

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Total Design : Qotaroo
Inner's picture : Usugrow
Vinyl label’s design : Yuuki Ikegami
Illustration on CD : Toshikazu Nozaka

Mixed by YAS INOUE & JEBSKI
Sound Assist : SInkichi Kadoya
Mastering : Hiroshi Shiota (Tokyo Rokuon)

All songs Recorded, arranged & produced by
Takashige “ J.A.K.A.M.” Miyawaki

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