Midori Takada

• DIGIPACK EDITION

Following the successful reissue of Midori Takada's Through The Looking Glass, WRWTFWW Records present another release from the legendary Japanese percussionist: 1990's Lunar Cruise, her superb collaboration with jazz pianist, synth master, composer, and arranger Masahiko Satoh.

Arguably the best kept secret in Midori Takada's fascinating discography, Lunar Cruise is an under-the-radar masterpiece that captures Takada (on marimba and minimal percussion set-up) and Satoh (on Korg M1 and Yamaha DX7II synths, Ensoniq EPS sampler, and acoustic piano) vibrantly fusing traditional African and Asian percussion with jazz, ambient, and minimalism. The album also features the great Haruomi Hosono (Yellow Magic Orchestra, Happy End) and Kazutoki Umezu (saxophone, clarinet).

PERSONNEL:

• Kazutoki Umezu - (soprano sax, bass clarinet)
• Masahiko Satoh - (piano, synthesizer)
• Haruomi Hosono - (bass)
• Midori Takada - (marimba, drums)

TRACKS:

• 01 Iron Paradise
• 02 Nahm
• 03 Ancient Palace
• 04 A Vanished Illusion
• 05 Jyomuran
• 06 Monody
• 07 In « D »
• 08 Madorone
• 09 Chang-Dra
• 10 Lunar Cruise