Jinashi Tarot by John Garner

Improvisations for solo jinashi shakuhachi, recorded whilst on solitary retreat in the North Pennines. Most tracks were inspired by a Tarot card draw immediately preceding play. Many thanks to Patrick Valenza whose stunning Deviant Moon deck has become a constant companion.

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‘Straight away it's clear Garner has an attractive sound, a good ear and a straightforward approach… some beautiful eerie moments’ - Clive Bell (BAMBOO, Newsletter of the European Shakuhachi Society)

Tracklist

1.	The Hermit	3:19

2.	Ace of Pentacles	2:57

3.	Four of Wands	2:03

4.	King of Cups	2:18

5.	Obedient Blue	3:46

6.	Four of Cups	2:49

7.	Eight of Pentacles	2:11

8.	Lies & Despair	3:38

9.	Page of Pentacles	1:16

10.	Temperance	2:26

11.	Place of Shelter	1:24

12.	Queen of Swords	2:47

13.	Eight of Wands	2:55

14.	Nine of Cups	2:48

15.	Knight of Pentacles	2:00

16.	Ace of Wands	2:46

Credits

released May 10, 2025

Featured instruments:

2.5 Taimu by Ken LaCosse
2.67 jinashi by Perry Yung
1.8 Mujitsu by Ken LaCosse

Recorded, mixed and mastered by John Garner
Recorded 13-17 March 2025 in Nenthead, Cumbria
Artwork and design by John Garner

Many thanks to Christian 'Bainn' Briggs for thoughtful feedback on the recordings and to Cornelius Shinzen Boots for his inspirational teaching

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