Toshinori Kondo & DJ Krush, Ki-Oku - 57m 11s

Tracks & Durations

1. Toh-Sui	4:59
2. Tobira-1	0:37
3. Mu-Getsu	6:21
4. Ha-Doh	5:26
5. Sun Is Shining	6:54
6. Mu-Chu	6:30
7. Tobira-2	0:47
8. Fu-Yu	4:58
9. Ki-Gen	4:42
10. Ko-Ku	5:25
11. Shoh-Ka	4:41
12. Bu-Seki	5:00
13. Tobira-3	0:43

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Review

Pairing DJ Krush, known throughout the beat underground for his subdued, trippy soundscapes, with Japanese avant trumpeter Toshinori Kondo may seem an odd pairing. This record, however, is instantly knowable and intuitively easy to grasp. Krush's beats, while certainly up-front, don't come at the price of the composition, nor do they blast Kondo's trumpet out of the tune. DJ Krush is not only able to drive the direction and tempo, but he's also quite adept at creating mood--often mixing up somber, downtempo collages that glide with an underwater grace. His uptempo work is direct, solidly propelled by someone who knows how to handle bass and breaks. Thankfully, the canvasses Krush mixes up are large enough to include Kondo's color work. The trumpeter (who's worked with the likes of Herbie Hancock and John Zorn) takes full advantage of the opportunity. Kondo is a breathy, richly toned player, and his meshings add to the dreamy, psychedelic feel of the recording. He's effective whether he's drifting beside Krush's swirling dub coiled in a haze of effects or punctuating beats with pure blasts of horn fire. A hip-bop classic. --S. Duda

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