Masabumi Kikuchi
Earth (2LP)
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Renowned jazz pianist and composer Masabumi Kikuchi is set to captivate audiences with his latest album, “Japanesque: Six Elements .” This innovative work, the first in a six-part series, intricately weaves traditional Japanese musical themes with contemporary jazz elements, inviting listeners on a transformative auditory journey. Drawing inspiration from the elemental forces of nature, Earth embodies the serene yet powerful essence of the natural world. Kikuchi, celebrated for his unique approach to fusion, combines rich harmonies and intricate rhythms, creating a soundscape that is both reflective and evocative.
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.
| A1 | Reggae Triste | 9:51 | |
| A2 | Andes | 11:24 | |
| B | Earth 61 | 13:08 | |
| C | Cockroach's Dilemma | 10:07 | |
| D | SAYOKO | 8:00 |
- 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
- Masabumi Kikuchi
- Engineer, Producer, 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
