Akira Yamada Kejime Collective - Counter Attack

2022

This is the first studio recording by top-tier drummer Akira Yamada, who is in high demand among leading players, and his own band, Kejime Collective. The quintet, featuring talented young musicians such as Mirai Hirose (trumpet) and Shota Watanabe (piano), presents vibrant and dynamic contemporary jazz. Furthermore, the final track features a special guest appearance by Kazumi Watanabe, a super guitarist renowned in the Japanese jazz scene, adding a touch of refined dynamism to the band's sound.

Akira Yamada: drums
Miki Hirose: trumpet
Tomomichi Takahashi: tenor & soprano sax
Shota Watanabe: piano
Keisuke Furuki: bass
(Special guest)
Kazumi Watanabe: guitar (on track #7)

Tracklist:
1. Counter Attack
2. It's a Hustle
3. Mr. K
4. Kejime Island
5. A.I.
6. African Skies
7. Georgia on My Mind