Azusa Yamada / Kyotaro Hori / Junichi Kamiunten - ICI

2026

This album marks the debut of a new unit formed by these three top-tier musicians, whose powerful individual personalities command attention. Their core lineup—marimba, trumpet, and bass clarinet—is unprecedented, further enriched by the addition of vibraphone, tenor saxophone, and even throat singing (Khoomei). The result is a work that offers a truly original and inventive ensemble sound.

"The one-of-a-kind sound unleashed by this unprecedented lineup is remarkably creative and distinctive. Although the sound is unlike anything heard before, it feels comfortable, somehow conjuring various scenes in the listener's mind. The music possesses an inherent mechanism that stimulates the listener's imagination, serving as the source of its "visual-evoking power." What is particularly noteworthy is that, despite the sequence of tracks featuring diverse musical flavors, the album maintains a sense of unity and continuity. To use an analogy, it is like a large picture formed by connecting small, distinctively different puzzle pieces."

Akiomi Hirano, Founder & Producer of Days of Delight

Azusa Yamada: marimba, vibraphone, percussion
Kyotaro Hori: trumpet, laptop, percussion, throat singing
Junichi Kamiunten: bass clarinet, tenor sax, throat singing, whistle

Tracklist:
01. Fanfaria
02. Quiet Room
03. ICI
04. Shangri-la Suite
05. Usuzuki (Pale Moon)
06. Asasuzu (Morning Bell)
07. Old Cork
08. Dance
09. ICI_II
10. Cure
11. Yama Warau (The Smiling Mountain)