Fujii, Satoko
Tokuma, 2021, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 27.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Avant Garde
Performance: 4
Sound: 4
Score: 84
O’s Notes: Moon On The Lake features pianist Satoko Fujii in her Tokyo Trio, a rare grouping for her. Bassist Takashi Sugawa, a fresh, new voice with Fujii, takes the spotlight on the opener “Hansho”, immediately making his presence known. Drummer Ittetsu Takemura rounds out the band leading to a crisp, syncopated, free-jazz recording. Of course, Fujii contributes many inspiring solos along the way as an “Aspiration”, supplemented by Sugawa’s work with the bow. These are like-minded improvisers who inspire each other.
Publicist: Braithwaite & Katz
