Jiji's Song by Jasper Dutz
In his latest project, "Jiji's Song," Jasper Shogo Dutz draws inspiration from his dual heritage. Combining traditional Japanese harmonies and contemporary jazz improvisation, Jasper’s sound emerges as a testament to his musical diversity.
His compositions evoke nostalgia intertwined with innovation, honoring his heritage while forging new paths in modern jazz."Jiji's Song," titled to pay homage to his Grandfather, demonstrates the power of cross-cultural dialogue and artistic expression.
Tracklist
| 1. | Akatombo (feat. Masae Hirose) | 3:04 |
| 2. | Wind Song | 1:50 |
| 3. | Wani no Uta | 2:55 |
| 4. | Farmer's Song | 7:45 |
| 5. | Ōkami no Uta | 3:31 |
| 6. | Moby's Song (feat. Brandon Choi) | 4:06 |
| 7. | Kujira no Uta | 3:09 |
| 8. | Jiji's Song | 3:48 |
| 9. | Evening Song | 3:14 |
Credits
Jasper Dutz - Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Alto Flute
Chris "Stomp" Garriga - Drums & Percussion
Yuma Uesaka - Bass Clarinet(6), Contrabass Clarinet(7,9)
Brandon Choi - Trumpet (6)
Ben Rosenblum - Piano (4,7)
Jeremy Corren - Piano (1,5,8)
Marty Kenney - Bass (4,6)
Kaoru Mansour - Voice (1)
Masae Hirose - Voice, Spoken Word (1, 8)
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Peter Karl
Produced by Sun Yoo
Art by Kaoru Mansour
License
All rights reserved.
Reedist Jasper Dutz aims to project and promote creative sincerity not only in music, but in all mediums of art. Seeking to push the boundaries of many instruments, Jasper speak with a unique voice across multiple genres.
Jasper finds inspiration in nature, video games, science, and the lore of fictitious universes.