ARASHI

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ARASHI

Dates: 
From 01 May 2017 to 19 November 2017
Musicians: 
Sakata Akira
Berthling Johan
Nilssen-Love Paal
Description: 


"Arashi" means « storm » in Japanese, and this word is indeed apt to describe the ultra-powerful music of the new trio put together by the legendary saxophonist and clarinettist Akira Sakata. Accompanied here by a diabolical, Nordic rhythm, Sakata is capable of unleashing free sparkling illuminations or more intimate, but always personal, atmospheres. Arashi alternates thunderstorms in the form of rapid and intense free assaults, with moments of pure contemplation (the calm after the storm ?) where Akira Sakata uses a warm and moving clarinet, or some powerful throat singing, by which we are instantly transported. An exceptional trio.

Personnel: Akira Sakata (JP) – alto saxophone, bb clarinet, voice; Johan Berthling (SE) – double bass; Paal Nilssen-Love (NO) – drums | Latest Release: "Arashi", 2014 | Label: Trost Records AUDIO | VIDEO | PRESS | BOOKING ENQUIRY