Turner, Roger -& Yukihiro Isso-
Takanehishigu
Born in 1964, Yukihiro Isso is a Japanese Noh flutist (hayashi-kata fue-kata) from a family that has been playing this instrument since the 16th century. Isso is also an accomplished improviser and has performed with the likes of Cecil Taylor, Peter Brötzmann and John Zorn. Born 1946, Roger Turner grew up amongst the Canterbury musical life of the 1960s with a strong jazz foundation. Since 1974 work has been concentrated on exploring a more personal percussion language through the processes of improvisation. 'Takanehishigu' is the audio documentation of the first time these artists played together. The results are a breathtaking new music which remains respectful to the individual traditions whilst simultaneously subverting them. 'Takanehishigu' was recorded live at Cafe Oto on 23rd September 2015 by Shaun Crook. Limited to 500 copies.