CHILDHOOD by Hiroko Otsuka
"CHILDHOOD" (released in June 2023) is DJ Otsuka's first solo release as a composer, producer and remixer.
Members of RM Jazz Legacy's rhythm section and Japan's top guitarist Yosuke Onuma feature as the lead musicians.
This tune was recorded remotely during the COVID pandemic.
It was inspired by Pharoah Sanders' "Save Our Children", but arranged in a new way, with a sense of both exhiliration and nostalgia.
Utilizing her vast collection of music and veteran production skills, in this track she expresses her hopes for the future for her children.
The B-side cut and sampled the performance parts of all members from the remote recording, It is a club remix featuring percussion by Senegalese griot Omar Gaindefall, combining vocal percussion and djembe, a stark transformation of the original song.
Great Summertime JazzFunk Vibes! Cool sounds from DJ Otsuka.
I'm really loving your great label Key Of Life +. Fantastic releases, great sounds!
- Paul Murphy (Jazz Room Records)
Tracklist
| 1. | CHIIDHOOD | 4:43 |
| 2. | CHILDHOOD (Alternate Remix) | 4:44 |
Credits
Yosuke Onuma(Guitar)
Ryuhei Koike(Guitar)
Yoshichika Tarue(Piano,Keyboard)
Takumi Moriya(Bass)
mabanua(Drums)
Omar Gaindefall (Vocal/Djembe/Percussion) (Remix)
Mix & Mastered by Keisuke Mukai
Mix & Mastered Remix Programmed by Tomonao Tanaka
Produced by Hiroko Otsuka
Composed by Hiroko Otsuka,Yoshichika Tarue
Executive Producer: Hiroko Otsuka
License
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DJ Otsuka has over 25 years experience in the Japanese club and jazz scene.
She is a regular contributor to Japanese newspapers and music magazines wiring about local jazz,vinyl reissues and new album reviews.
In addition to compiling reissues of rare jazz albums, she also established the Key of LIfe+ label and produced two albums for Japanese all star jazz group, RM Jazz Legacy.