Yuko Arakawa & The 18th Parallel - Kanata 7"
SKU: FTR076
Description:
An instrumental counterpart to ‘Man Kill Man’ by Lone Ark meets The
18th Parallel, ‘Kanata’ marks the debut solo release of Japanese
saxophonist extraordinaire Yuko Arakawa. A member of ZIONHILL
SESSION—the collective led by Mr. Saito, who also lends his
trombone to this recording—Yuko Arakawa channels a deep reverence
for the legacy of Count Ossie and the pioneers of Nyahbinghi
instrumental reggae. Her playing moves with a spiritual intensity,
echoing the meditative roots sound of Cedric 'Im' Brooks, while
igniting flashes of raw, untamed energy reminiscent of Sugar Belly.
The result is a living, breathing sound—both grounded in tradition
and reaching beyond it.
Roberto Sánchez delivers a deep Mutron Bi-Phase dubby mix that
expands the sonic horizon of the track. True to its title, ‘Kanata’
(彼方)—a Japanese word meaning ‘far beyond’ or ‘in a distant
place’—invites the listener into a meditative journey, drifting
across time, space, and memory.
Format & package: 7"
Record label: Fruits Records
Year of release: 2026
Tracks:
A. Kanata
B. Kanata Dub
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,15 Kg |
