記憶 Ki-Oku – Toshinori Kondo X DJ Krush – – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

記憶 Ki-Oku stands as a quietly dazzling collaboration between avant-garde trumpeter Toshinori Kondo and legendary Japanese turntablist DJ Krush. Released in 1996, this album is a luminous crossroads where jazz improvisation meets the head-nodding rhythms of electronic music. Kondo’s trumpet drifts through the tracks like a city memory at dusk, sometimes whispering, sometimes soaring, while DJ Krush crafts intricate, minimalist beats that evoke the pulse of Tokyo’s late-night streets.

What makes Ki-Oku so essential is its understated innovation: the record never shouts, but instead invites the listener into a reflective soundscape that feels both intimate and cinematic. It’s music for solitary train rides, rain-slicked windows, or quiet moments of contemplation. The interplay between organic and digital textures is seamless, giving the album a timeless quality that continues to inspire producers and jazz aficionados alike. For anyone who seeks a listening experience that straddles the boundary between genres, Ki-Oku offers a rare and beautiful synthesis, making it a must-have for collectors who appreciate albums that both comfort and challenge.

Track List:
1 – 透睡 Toh-Sui – 4:57
2 – 扉-1 Tobira-1 – 0:35
3 – 無月 Mu-Getsu – 6:20
4 – 波動 Ha-Doh – 5:24
5 – Sun Is Shining – 6:52
6 – 夢宙 Mu-Chu – 6:28
7 – 扉-2 Tobira-2 – 0:45
8 – 浮遊 Fu-Yu – 4:56
9 – 帰幻 Ki-Gen – 4:40
10 – 孤空 Ko-Ku – 5:24
11 – 昇花 Shoh-Ka – 4:40
12 – 舞石 Bu-Seki – 4:58
13 – 扉-3 Tobira-3 – 0:44