Masabumi Kikuchi
Air (2LP)
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Masabumi Kikuchi's groundbreaking album Air, originally released in the 80s, is set to be reissued, offering both new listeners and longtime fans an opportunity to delve into the avant-garde soundscapes that transformed the jazz genre. This remastered edition not only preserves Kikuchi's original sonic vision but also features additional tracks that further highlight his innovative approach to composition and collaboration.
The world's music scene has been abuzz with the re-release of Air, a project championed by renowned musicians and producers who recognized Kikuchi's genius and his influence on contemporary jazz. Known for his eclectic style, Okuhiko Masabumi Kikuchi combined elements of traditional Japanese music with avant-garde jazz, crafting an experience that transcends cultural boundaries.
Release notes
Recorded at Cracker-Jap Studio, Brooklyn, NY, 1984-1986 Re-mastered […] at 12K Mastering, January 22, 2026 Made in Japan Discs are housed in a single sleeve together with a 4-page booklet with notes in Japanese and English.
| A | Air I | 6:50 | |
| B | Air II | 23:32 | |
| C | Air III | 14:20 | |
| D | Air IV, V | 13:21 |
- Riki Shinohara
- A&R
- Shinichiro Mikawa
- A&R
- Kohei Nakazawa
- Art Direction, Design
- Kuniya "Kenny" Inaoka
- Co-producer, Coordinator [Reissue Coordination], Liner Notes, Producer [In Association With]
- Yuzaburo Amemiya
- Coordinator [Reissue Coordination]
- Joe Blaney
- Engineer
- Leslie Mona
- Engineer
- Masabumi Kikuchi
- Engineer, Producer, Programmed By [Programmer], Synthesizer [Real-Time Synthesizer Performance]
- Yusuke Sato
- Executive-Producer [For Dentsu Inc.]
- Masaaki Hara
- Liner Notes, Reissue Producer
- Shuyu Kanaoka
- Liner Notes
- Takashi Sugawa
- Liner Notes
- Hashim Kotaro Bharoocha
- Liner Notes [Translation]
- Seiichi Sugita
- Photography By [Photo]
- Lance Massey
- Programmed By [Programmer]
- Taylor Deupree
- Remastered By
