Ki-Oku

Trumpeter Toshinori Kondo provides improvisational layers that wander through the cold, downtempo rhythms. The atmosphere feels lonely and desolate, reflecting the experimental mood of the late nineties.

Released during the Mo' Wax era, the work blends traditional Japanese sensibilities with gritty street-level beats. The result is a moody project that balances organic expression with the rigid structure of electronic music.