Clay

Experience the avant-garde brilliance of Japanese jazz through this captivating trio featuring pianist Yosuke Yamashita, saxophonist and clarinetist Akira Sakata, and drummer Takeo Moriyama. Sakata's piercing reed work cuts through the ensemble's dynamic interplay, while Moriyama's measured, spacious drumming anchors the group's exploratory sound. This 70s collaboration showcases an extended take on the trio's signature "Mina's Second Theme" alongside the title track "Clay," a tribute to Muhammad Ali. A landmark recording of Japanese avant-garde jazz that balances raw intensity with thoughtful restraint.