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Today marks the official release of Shards, the eagerly anticipated recording by pianist Jason Moran, electronic musician BlankFor. ms, and drummer Marcus Gilmore. The album’s conceptual framework centers on fragmentation and reconstruction. As the liner notes observe, “the piano and drums fold into each other and themselves, looping back and forth between sound, data, past, future—information moving at the lightning speed of musicians’ minds.” Each musical gesture by these musicians leaves a mark in three virtual dimensions, shaping an infinite number of images as the record plays.

Following the critical reception of Refract, which The New York Times praised for its work “across medium and style, with composed elements and prepared loops,” Shards represents a maturation of the group’s collaborative language. The spectrum of ideas is broad. Meditative passages give way to exploratory abstraction, and angular rhythms coexist with lyrical melody.

Throughout, the production quality maintains Red Hook Records’ meticulous attention to sonic detail, presenting the trio’s intricate interplay with remarkable clarity and presence.

Shards is now available on 180g translucent LP / CD / Digital formats. Link in bio 🔗

A heartfelt thank you to all involved in the making and supporting of this album:

@thejasonmoran @blankfor.ms @drummerslams @rickkwantegy @taylor12k @tothebridgenyc @amon_drum @laura_arteaga_charlton @modernactivity @ijbiermann @lydialiebmanpromotions @galileomusicdeutschland @arnulfdenboesterd @cnlmusicdigital @tokyomplus1993 @virginmusic @redhookrecords

Today marks the official release of Shards, the eagerly anticipated recording by pianist Jason Moran, electronic musician BlankFor. ms, and drummer Marcus Gilmore. The album’s conceptual framework centers on fragmentation and reconstruction. As the liner notes observe, “the piano and drums fold into each other and themselves, looping back and forth between sound, data, past, future—information moving at the lightning speed of musicians’ minds.” Each musical gesture by these musicians leaves a mark in three virtual dimensions, shaping an infinite number of images as the record plays.

Following the critical reception of Refract, which The New York Times praised for its work “across medium and style, with composed elements and prepared loops,” Shards represents a maturation of the group’s collaborative language. The spectrum of ideas is broad. Meditative passages give way to exploratory abstraction, and angular rhythms coexist with lyrical melody.

Throughout, the production quality maintains Red Hook Records’ meticulous attention to sonic detail, presenting the trio’s intricate interplay with remarkable clarity and presence.

Shards is now available on 180g translucent LP / CD / Digital formats. Link in bio 🔗

A heartfelt thank you to all involved in the making and supporting of this album:

@thejasonmoran @blankfor.ms @drummerslams @rickkwantegy @taylor12k @tothebridgenyc @amon_drum @laura_arteaga_charlton @modernactivity @ijbiermann @lydialiebmanpromotions @galileomusicdeutschland @arnulfdenboesterd @cnlmusicdigital @tokyomplus1993 @virginmusic @redhookrecords

Today marks the official release of Shards, the eagerly anticipated recording by pianist Jason Moran, electronic musician BlankFor. ms, and drummer Marcus Gilmore. The album’s conceptual framework centers on fragmentation and reconstruction. As the liner notes observe, “the piano and drums fold into each other and themselves, looping back and forth between sound, data, past, future—information moving at the lightning speed of musicians’ minds.” Each musical gesture by these musicians leaves a mark in three virtual dimensions, shaping an infinite number of images as the record plays.

Following the critical reception of Refract, which The New York Times praised for its work “across medium and style, with composed elements and prepared loops,” Shards represents a maturation of the group’s collaborative language. The spectrum of ideas is broad. Meditative passages give way to exploratory abstraction, and angular rhythms coexist with lyrical melody.

Throughout, the production quality maintains Red Hook Records’ meticulous attention to sonic detail, presenting the trio’s intricate interplay with remarkable clarity and presence.

Shards is now available on 180g translucent LP / CD / Digital formats. Link in bio 🔗

A heartfelt thank you to all involved in the making and supporting of this album:

@thejasonmoran @blankfor.ms @drummerslams @rickkwantegy @taylor12k @tothebridgenyc @amon_drum @laura_arteaga_charlton @modernactivity @ijbiermann @lydialiebmanpromotions @galileomusicdeutschland @arnulfdenboesterd @cnlmusicdigital @tokyomplus1993 @virginmusic @redhookrecords

A beautiful night in the city of Reims, at the legendary hi-fi wine venue Atôme, kicking off the celebrations for Red Hook Records‘ 5th year anniversary. Our albums were paired with the tastiest of grower Champagnes, generously provided by some of the deepest and forward-thinking winemakers of the region. An evening that ended in the early hours of the morning…

Thank you to all the guests and all the amazing winemakers who attended. It was heartwarming to be among such a vibrant community of keen listeners. Much gratitude to Eric and Aline for organizing this incredible event 🙏

@atomemaison @alineserva @maisonjeromelefevre @vin_pierre_andrey @champagnebonnetponson @champagnelacloserie @redhookrecords

A beautiful night in the city of Reims, at the legendary hi-fi wine venue Atôme, kicking off the celebrations for Red Hook Records‘ 5th year anniversary. Our albums were paired with the tastiest of grower Champagnes, generously provided by some of the deepest and forward-thinking winemakers of the region. An evening that ended in the early hours of the morning…

Thank you to all the guests and all the amazing winemakers who attended. It was heartwarming to be among such a vibrant community of keen listeners. Much gratitude to Eric and Aline for organizing this incredible event 🙏

@atomemaison @alineserva @maisonjeromelefevre @vin_pierre_andrey @champagnebonnetponson @champagnelacloserie @redhookrecords

A beautiful night in the city of Reims, at the legendary hi-fi wine venue Atôme, kicking off the celebrations for Red Hook Records‘ 5th year anniversary. Our albums were paired with the tastiest of grower Champagnes, generously provided by some of the deepest and forward-thinking winemakers of the region. An evening that ended in the early hours of the morning…

Thank you to all the guests and all the amazing winemakers who attended. It was heartwarming to be among such a vibrant community of keen listeners. Much gratitude to Eric and Aline for organizing this incredible event 🙏

@atomemaison @alineserva @maisonjeromelefevre @vin_pierre_andrey @champagnebonnetponson @champagnelacloserie @redhookrecords

A beautiful night in the city of Reims, at the legendary hi-fi wine venue Atôme, kicking off the celebrations for Red Hook Records‘ 5th year anniversary. Our albums were paired with the tastiest of grower Champagnes, generously provided by some of the deepest and forward-thinking winemakers of the region. An evening that ended in the early hours of the morning…

Thank you to all the guests and all the amazing winemakers who attended. It was heartwarming to be among such a vibrant community of keen listeners. Much gratitude to Eric and Aline for organizing this incredible event 🙏

@atomemaison @alineserva @maisonjeromelefevre @vin_pierre_andrey @champagnebonnetponson @champagnelacloserie @redhookrecords

A beautiful night in the city of Reims, at the legendary hi-fi wine venue Atôme, kicking off the celebrations for Red Hook Records‘ 5th year anniversary. Our albums were paired with the tastiest of grower Champagnes, generously provided by some of the deepest and forward-thinking winemakers of the region. An evening that ended in the early hours of the morning…

Thank you to all the guests and all the amazing winemakers who attended. It was heartwarming to be among such a vibrant community of keen listeners. Much gratitude to Eric and Aline for organizing this incredible event 🙏

@atomemaison @alineserva @maisonjeromelefevre @vin_pierre_andrey @champagnebonnetponson @champagnelacloserie @redhookrecords

A beautiful night in the city of Reims, at the legendary hi-fi wine venue Atôme, kicking off the celebrations for Red Hook Records‘ 5th year anniversary. Our albums were paired with the tastiest of grower Champagnes, generously provided by some of the deepest and forward-thinking winemakers of the region. An evening that ended in the early hours of the morning…

Thank you to all the guests and all the amazing winemakers who attended. It was heartwarming to be among such a vibrant community of keen listeners. Much gratitude to Eric and Aline for organizing this incredible event 🙏

@atomemaison @alineserva @maisonjeromelefevre @vin_pierre_andrey @champagnebonnetponson @champagnelacloserie @redhookrecords

A beautiful night in the city of Reims, at the legendary hi-fi wine venue Atôme, kicking off the celebrations for Red Hook Records‘ 5th year anniversary. Our albums were paired with the tastiest of grower Champagnes, generously provided by some of the deepest and forward-thinking winemakers of the region. An evening that ended in the early hours of the morning…

Thank you to all the guests and all the amazing winemakers who attended. It was heartwarming to be among such a vibrant community of keen listeners. Much gratitude to Eric and Aline for organizing this incredible event 🙏

@atomemaison @alineserva @maisonjeromelefevre @vin_pierre_andrey @champagnebonnetponson @champagnelacloserie @redhookrecords

We are thrilled to announce that Solace of the Mind by Amina Claudine Myers, has been nominated for the 2026 Libera Awards, in the Best Spiritual Record category. This year’s ceremony will take place in New York City on June 8th.

@liberaawards @redhookrecords

At Long Play you can hear Shards - the eagerly anticipated second album from pianist Jason Moran, electronic musician BlankFor.ms, and drummer Marcus Gilmore. Out May 1, 2026 from Red Hook Records, Shards continues the sonic exploration the trio initiated on 2023’s Refract, digging deeper into the possibilities of design and construction of musical events in real time. 

Check out this album release show on May 1, and hear more than 70 other concerts in Brooklyn, April 30-May 3 💥 longplayfestival.org for tickets and more info! #longplay #liveinBrooklyn #bangonacan

What a massive and glorious week it has been, working on 4 new productions in 5 days. One for the record books.

It was an incredible privilege to be able to collaborate with some of the deepest souls, on music that always strives for the highest degree of honesty.

A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed so much to the journey: @rickkwantegy @qasimnaqviofficial @carolinedavismusic @muchgrey @rjmillerdrums @kalia.vandever #thomasmorganbass @tv_repairman2 @ijbiermann @reservoirstudiosnyc @bunkerstudio
And also to those who were there only in spirit: #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers @moormother @sungjae_son @soodrums @jonpasamusic @an.gwang.hyeon @taylor12k @martha.deribe @simone.maggio.786 #andrewcyrille

Keep your ears open, we have some incredible music headed your way 🙌

What a massive and glorious week it has been, working on 4 new productions in 5 days. One for the record books.

It was an incredible privilege to be able to collaborate with some of the deepest souls, on music that always strives for the highest degree of honesty.

A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed so much to the journey: @rickkwantegy @qasimnaqviofficial @carolinedavismusic @muchgrey @rjmillerdrums @kalia.vandever #thomasmorganbass @tv_repairman2 @ijbiermann @reservoirstudiosnyc @bunkerstudio
And also to those who were there only in spirit: #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers @moormother @sungjae_son @soodrums @jonpasamusic @an.gwang.hyeon @taylor12k @martha.deribe @simone.maggio.786 #andrewcyrille

Keep your ears open, we have some incredible music headed your way 🙌

What a massive and glorious week it has been, working on 4 new productions in 5 days. One for the record books.

It was an incredible privilege to be able to collaborate with some of the deepest souls, on music that always strives for the highest degree of honesty.

A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed so much to the journey: @rickkwantegy @qasimnaqviofficial @carolinedavismusic @muchgrey @rjmillerdrums @kalia.vandever #thomasmorganbass @tv_repairman2 @ijbiermann @reservoirstudiosnyc @bunkerstudio
And also to those who were there only in spirit: #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers @moormother @sungjae_son @soodrums @jonpasamusic @an.gwang.hyeon @taylor12k @martha.deribe @simone.maggio.786 #andrewcyrille

Keep your ears open, we have some incredible music headed your way 🙌

What a massive and glorious week it has been, working on 4 new productions in 5 days. One for the record books.

It was an incredible privilege to be able to collaborate with some of the deepest souls, on music that always strives for the highest degree of honesty.

A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed so much to the journey: @rickkwantegy @qasimnaqviofficial @carolinedavismusic @muchgrey @rjmillerdrums @kalia.vandever #thomasmorganbass @tv_repairman2 @ijbiermann @reservoirstudiosnyc @bunkerstudio
And also to those who were there only in spirit: #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers @moormother @sungjae_son @soodrums @jonpasamusic @an.gwang.hyeon @taylor12k @martha.deribe @simone.maggio.786 #andrewcyrille

Keep your ears open, we have some incredible music headed your way 🙌

What a massive and glorious week it has been, working on 4 new productions in 5 days. One for the record books.

It was an incredible privilege to be able to collaborate with some of the deepest souls, on music that always strives for the highest degree of honesty.

A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed so much to the journey: @rickkwantegy @qasimnaqviofficial @carolinedavismusic @muchgrey @rjmillerdrums @kalia.vandever #thomasmorganbass @tv_repairman2 @ijbiermann @reservoirstudiosnyc @bunkerstudio
And also to those who were there only in spirit: #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers @moormother @sungjae_son @soodrums @jonpasamusic @an.gwang.hyeon @taylor12k @martha.deribe @simone.maggio.786 #andrewcyrille

Keep your ears open, we have some incredible music headed your way 🙌

What a massive and glorious week it has been, working on 4 new productions in 5 days. One for the record books.

It was an incredible privilege to be able to collaborate with some of the deepest souls, on music that always strives for the highest degree of honesty.

A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed so much to the journey: @rickkwantegy @qasimnaqviofficial @carolinedavismusic @muchgrey @rjmillerdrums @kalia.vandever #thomasmorganbass @tv_repairman2 @ijbiermann @reservoirstudiosnyc @bunkerstudio
And also to those who were there only in spirit: #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers @moormother @sungjae_son @soodrums @jonpasamusic @an.gwang.hyeon @taylor12k @martha.deribe @simone.maggio.786 #andrewcyrille

Keep your ears open, we have some incredible music headed your way 🙌

What a massive and glorious week it has been, working on 4 new productions in 5 days. One for the record books.

It was an incredible privilege to be able to collaborate with some of the deepest souls, on music that always strives for the highest degree of honesty.

A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed so much to the journey: @rickkwantegy @qasimnaqviofficial @carolinedavismusic @muchgrey @rjmillerdrums @kalia.vandever #thomasmorganbass @tv_repairman2 @ijbiermann @reservoirstudiosnyc @bunkerstudio
And also to those who were there only in spirit: #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers @moormother @sungjae_son @soodrums @jonpasamusic @an.gwang.hyeon @taylor12k @martha.deribe @simone.maggio.786 #andrewcyrille

Keep your ears open, we have some incredible music headed your way 🙌

What a massive and glorious week it has been, working on 4 new productions in 5 days. One for the record books.

It was an incredible privilege to be able to collaborate with some of the deepest souls, on music that always strives for the highest degree of honesty.

A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed so much to the journey: @rickkwantegy @qasimnaqviofficial @carolinedavismusic @muchgrey @rjmillerdrums @kalia.vandever #thomasmorganbass @tv_repairman2 @ijbiermann @reservoirstudiosnyc @bunkerstudio
And also to those who were there only in spirit: #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers @moormother @sungjae_son @soodrums @jonpasamusic @an.gwang.hyeon @taylor12k @martha.deribe @simone.maggio.786 #andrewcyrille

Keep your ears open, we have some incredible music headed your way 🙌

What a massive and glorious week it has been, working on 4 new productions in 5 days. One for the record books.

It was an incredible privilege to be able to collaborate with some of the deepest souls, on music that always strives for the highest degree of honesty.

A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed so much to the journey: @rickkwantegy @qasimnaqviofficial @carolinedavismusic @muchgrey @rjmillerdrums @kalia.vandever #thomasmorganbass @tv_repairman2 @ijbiermann @reservoirstudiosnyc @bunkerstudio
And also to those who were there only in spirit: #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers @moormother @sungjae_son @soodrums @jonpasamusic @an.gwang.hyeon @taylor12k @martha.deribe @simone.maggio.786 #andrewcyrille

Keep your ears open, we have some incredible music headed your way 🙌

What a massive and glorious week it has been, working on 4 new productions in 5 days. One for the record books.

It was an incredible privilege to be able to collaborate with some of the deepest souls, on music that always strives for the highest degree of honesty.

A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed so much to the journey: @rickkwantegy @qasimnaqviofficial @carolinedavismusic @muchgrey @rjmillerdrums @kalia.vandever #thomasmorganbass @tv_repairman2 @ijbiermann @reservoirstudiosnyc @bunkerstudio
And also to those who were there only in spirit: #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers @moormother @sungjae_son @soodrums @jonpasamusic @an.gwang.hyeon @taylor12k @martha.deribe @simone.maggio.786 #andrewcyrille

Keep your ears open, we have some incredible music headed your way 🙌

What a massive and glorious week it has been, working on 4 new productions in 5 days. One for the record books.

It was an incredible privilege to be able to collaborate with some of the deepest souls, on music that always strives for the highest degree of honesty.

A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed so much to the journey: @rickkwantegy @qasimnaqviofficial @carolinedavismusic @muchgrey @rjmillerdrums @kalia.vandever #thomasmorganbass @tv_repairman2 @ijbiermann @reservoirstudiosnyc @bunkerstudio
And also to those who were there only in spirit: #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers @moormother @sungjae_son @soodrums @jonpasamusic @an.gwang.hyeon @taylor12k @martha.deribe @simone.maggio.786 #andrewcyrille

Keep your ears open, we have some incredible music headed your way 🙌

What a massive and glorious week it has been, working on 4 new productions in 5 days. One for the record books.

It was an incredible privilege to be able to collaborate with some of the deepest souls, on music that always strives for the highest degree of honesty.

A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed so much to the journey: @rickkwantegy @qasimnaqviofficial @carolinedavismusic @muchgrey @rjmillerdrums @kalia.vandever #thomasmorganbass @tv_repairman2 @ijbiermann @reservoirstudiosnyc @bunkerstudio
And also to those who were there only in spirit: #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers @moormother @sungjae_son @soodrums @jonpasamusic @an.gwang.hyeon @taylor12k @martha.deribe @simone.maggio.786 #andrewcyrille

Keep your ears open, we have some incredible music headed your way 🙌

What a massive and glorious week it has been, working on 4 new productions in 5 days. One for the record books.

It was an incredible privilege to be able to collaborate with some of the deepest souls, on music that always strives for the highest degree of honesty.

A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed so much to the journey: @rickkwantegy @qasimnaqviofficial @carolinedavismusic @muchgrey @rjmillerdrums @kalia.vandever #thomasmorganbass @tv_repairman2 @ijbiermann @reservoirstudiosnyc @bunkerstudio
And also to those who were there only in spirit: #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers @moormother @sungjae_son @soodrums @jonpasamusic @an.gwang.hyeon @taylor12k @martha.deribe @simone.maggio.786 #andrewcyrille

Keep your ears open, we have some incredible music headed your way 🙌

20th April, 2026 — Red Hook Records in Champagne

Aline & Eric welcome Sun Chung, founder of the Brooklyn-based label Red Hook Records.

After ten years as a producer at ECM, Sun launched Red Hook Records in 2021 with a singular vision:
creating music beyond genres and encouraging unexpected collaborations.

The label brings together remarkable artists such as Masabumi Kikuchi, Wadada Leo Smith, Amina Claudine Myers, Bill Frisell, Andrew Cyrille, Kit Downes, BlankFor.ms, Jason Moran, Marcus Gilmore and Qasim Naqvi.

We will celebrate the 5th anniversary of the label together in Champagne.

Music, Champagne and conversation.
Bring your vinyles.

Limited seats.
Request for more information and reservation only by email • booking@atome.maison

#jazzmusic #experimentalmusic #musicculture #independentlabel #redhookrecords

Photography credit: Arianna Tae Cimarosti.

“Hanamichi - The Final Studio Recording Volume. II “ by Masabumi Kikiuchi’s has been nominated for the German Record Critics’ Award 2026 (Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik 2025) 🙌

@schallplattenkritik #masabumikikuchi @galileomusicdeutschland @redhookrecords

“Hanamichi - The Final Studio Recording Volume. II “ by Masabumi Kikiuchi’s has been nominated for the German Record Critics’ Award 2026 (Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik 2025) 🙌

@schallplattenkritik #masabumikikuchi @galileomusicdeutschland @redhookrecords

“Hanamichi - The Final Studio Recording Volume. II “ by Masabumi Kikiuchi’s has been nominated for the German Record Critics’ Award 2026 (Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik 2025) 🙌

@schallplattenkritik #masabumikikuchi @galileomusicdeutschland @redhookrecords

“Solace of the Mind” by Amina Claudine Myers selected as the 2nd best album of 2025 by The New York Times, article courtesy of Hank Shteamer 🔥

@nytimes #aminaclaudinemyers @redhookrecords

Today marks the official release of “Hanamichi - The Final Studio Recording Vol. II” by the late Masabumi Kikuchi. This album carries special significance, as 2025 marks ten years since Kikuchi’s passing, and this album stands as his final recorded contribution in a studio setting.

“The music that came out of this session was somewhat the result of a minor miracle. Masabumi was in constant physical pain and often needed strong medication. The session itself took place in what could be described as a blurred state—between realms of dream and reality. When Masabumi sat down at the piano, all his pain seemed to vanish; his body becoming a vessel through which music transformed into energy. Then, during breaks, he would medicate and sleep for a few hours, only to reawaken and continue his magic at the piano,” explains producer Sun Chung

This final studio document embodies the culmination of Kikuchi’s artistic philosophy. His melodies unfold with sublime clarity and restraint, yet retain a searching, exploratory quality—as though he were discovering each note for the first time. His improvisations, expansive and unguarded, reveal an artist able to find profound meaning within abstraction, moving seamlessly from the most delicate whispers to declarations of astonishing power.

“I don’t have any technique,” Kikuchi once told The New York Times.And yet, as these recordings demonstrate, he had developed something far more essential: his own musical language. His highly idiosyncratic approach—marked by long silences, startling contrasts, and a touch that could be at once fragile and fierce—remains unmistakable.

Hanamichi — The Final Studio Recording Vol. II invites listeners into an intimate and transformative sound world, offering moments of deep reflection and connection to the boundless possibilities of musical creation.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making this release possible @rickkwantegy @albonney @lydia_liebs @virginmusic @modernactivity @galileomusicdeutschland @arnulfdenboesterd @cnlmusicdigital @tokyomplus1993 @piccolatae @ijbiermann @redhookrecords

Album purchase link in bio 🔗

Today marks the official release of “Hanamichi - The Final Studio Recording Vol. II” by the late Masabumi Kikuchi. This album carries special significance, as 2025 marks ten years since Kikuchi’s passing, and this album stands as his final recorded contribution in a studio setting.

“The music that came out of this session was somewhat the result of a minor miracle. Masabumi was in constant physical pain and often needed strong medication. The session itself took place in what could be described as a blurred state—between realms of dream and reality. When Masabumi sat down at the piano, all his pain seemed to vanish; his body becoming a vessel through which music transformed into energy. Then, during breaks, he would medicate and sleep for a few hours, only to reawaken and continue his magic at the piano,” explains producer Sun Chung

This final studio document embodies the culmination of Kikuchi’s artistic philosophy. His melodies unfold with sublime clarity and restraint, yet retain a searching, exploratory quality—as though he were discovering each note for the first time. His improvisations, expansive and unguarded, reveal an artist able to find profound meaning within abstraction, moving seamlessly from the most delicate whispers to declarations of astonishing power.

“I don’t have any technique,” Kikuchi once told The New York Times.And yet, as these recordings demonstrate, he had developed something far more essential: his own musical language. His highly idiosyncratic approach—marked by long silences, startling contrasts, and a touch that could be at once fragile and fierce—remains unmistakable.

Hanamichi — The Final Studio Recording Vol. II invites listeners into an intimate and transformative sound world, offering moments of deep reflection and connection to the boundless possibilities of musical creation.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making this release possible @rickkwantegy @albonney @lydia_liebs @virginmusic @modernactivity @galileomusicdeutschland @arnulfdenboesterd @cnlmusicdigital @tokyomplus1993 @piccolatae @ijbiermann @redhookrecords

Album purchase link in bio 🔗

Today marks the official release of “Hanamichi - The Final Studio Recording Vol. II” by the late Masabumi Kikuchi. This album carries special significance, as 2025 marks ten years since Kikuchi’s passing, and this album stands as his final recorded contribution in a studio setting.

“The music that came out of this session was somewhat the result of a minor miracle. Masabumi was in constant physical pain and often needed strong medication. The session itself took place in what could be described as a blurred state—between realms of dream and reality. When Masabumi sat down at the piano, all his pain seemed to vanish; his body becoming a vessel through which music transformed into energy. Then, during breaks, he would medicate and sleep for a few hours, only to reawaken and continue his magic at the piano,” explains producer Sun Chung

This final studio document embodies the culmination of Kikuchi’s artistic philosophy. His melodies unfold with sublime clarity and restraint, yet retain a searching, exploratory quality—as though he were discovering each note for the first time. His improvisations, expansive and unguarded, reveal an artist able to find profound meaning within abstraction, moving seamlessly from the most delicate whispers to declarations of astonishing power.

“I don’t have any technique,” Kikuchi once told The New York Times.And yet, as these recordings demonstrate, he had developed something far more essential: his own musical language. His highly idiosyncratic approach—marked by long silences, startling contrasts, and a touch that could be at once fragile and fierce—remains unmistakable.

Hanamichi — The Final Studio Recording Vol. II invites listeners into an intimate and transformative sound world, offering moments of deep reflection and connection to the boundless possibilities of musical creation.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making this release possible @rickkwantegy @albonney @lydia_liebs @virginmusic @modernactivity @galileomusicdeutschland @arnulfdenboesterd @cnlmusicdigital @tokyomplus1993 @piccolatae @ijbiermann @redhookrecords

Album purchase link in bio 🔗

Today marks the official release of “Hanamichi - The Final Studio Recording Vol. II” by the late Masabumi Kikuchi. This album carries special significance, as 2025 marks ten years since Kikuchi’s passing, and this album stands as his final recorded contribution in a studio setting.

“The music that came out of this session was somewhat the result of a minor miracle. Masabumi was in constant physical pain and often needed strong medication. The session itself took place in what could be described as a blurred state—between realms of dream and reality. When Masabumi sat down at the piano, all his pain seemed to vanish; his body becoming a vessel through which music transformed into energy. Then, during breaks, he would medicate and sleep for a few hours, only to reawaken and continue his magic at the piano,” explains producer Sun Chung

This final studio document embodies the culmination of Kikuchi’s artistic philosophy. His melodies unfold with sublime clarity and restraint, yet retain a searching, exploratory quality—as though he were discovering each note for the first time. His improvisations, expansive and unguarded, reveal an artist able to find profound meaning within abstraction, moving seamlessly from the most delicate whispers to declarations of astonishing power.

“I don’t have any technique,” Kikuchi once told The New York Times.And yet, as these recordings demonstrate, he had developed something far more essential: his own musical language. His highly idiosyncratic approach—marked by long silences, startling contrasts, and a touch that could be at once fragile and fierce—remains unmistakable.

Hanamichi — The Final Studio Recording Vol. II invites listeners into an intimate and transformative sound world, offering moments of deep reflection and connection to the boundless possibilities of musical creation.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making this release possible @rickkwantegy @albonney @lydia_liebs @virginmusic @modernactivity @galileomusicdeutschland @arnulfdenboesterd @cnlmusicdigital @tokyomplus1993 @piccolatae @ijbiermann @redhookrecords

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Today marks the official release of “Hanamichi - The Final Studio Recording Vol. II” by the late Masabumi Kikuchi. This album carries special significance, as 2025 marks ten years since Kikuchi’s passing, and this album stands as his final recorded contribution in a studio setting.

“The music that came out of this session was somewhat the result of a minor miracle. Masabumi was in constant physical pain and often needed strong medication. The session itself took place in what could be described as a blurred state—between realms of dream and reality. When Masabumi sat down at the piano, all his pain seemed to vanish; his body becoming a vessel through which music transformed into energy. Then, during breaks, he would medicate and sleep for a few hours, only to reawaken and continue his magic at the piano,” explains producer Sun Chung

This final studio document embodies the culmination of Kikuchi’s artistic philosophy. His melodies unfold with sublime clarity and restraint, yet retain a searching, exploratory quality—as though he were discovering each note for the first time. His improvisations, expansive and unguarded, reveal an artist able to find profound meaning within abstraction, moving seamlessly from the most delicate whispers to declarations of astonishing power.

“I don’t have any technique,” Kikuchi once told The New York Times.And yet, as these recordings demonstrate, he had developed something far more essential: his own musical language. His highly idiosyncratic approach—marked by long silences, startling contrasts, and a touch that could be at once fragile and fierce—remains unmistakable.

Hanamichi — The Final Studio Recording Vol. II invites listeners into an intimate and transformative sound world, offering moments of deep reflection and connection to the boundless possibilities of musical creation.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making this release possible @rickkwantegy @albonney @lydia_liebs @virginmusic @modernactivity @galileomusicdeutschland @arnulfdenboesterd @cnlmusicdigital @tokyomplus1993 @piccolatae @ijbiermann @redhookrecords

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@adam.shatz profiles the great Amina Claudine Myers for @nybooks ✨ check out the outstanding piece via link in bio.
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Today we announce the official worldwide release of “Solace of the Mind” the new solo album by legendary pianist, organist, and vocalist Amina Claudine Myers. The album is the first under her own name in nearly a decade — and it arrives not only as a return, but also as a reaffirmation of her musical powers.

In a world of many fractures, Myers offers a space of reflection and healing. Across the album’s ten movements, she crafts an interior world where melody and memory intertwine. Her music is at once commanding and tender, steeped in spiritual tradition yet fiercely contemporary.

The album has already begun to resonate deeply with critics and listeners alike. The Wire describes the album as “conjuring whole worlds from just a few perfectly chosen notes,” Gilles Peterson remarks in Worldwide FM “absolutely brilliant.”

“Solace of the Mind” is an invitation: to listen more closely, to sit in meditation, to find stillness in sound.

The album is now available on CD and Digital formats.

LP release date is set for July 11th.

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#aminaclaudinemyers #solaceofthemind #redhookrecords @redhookrecords

Today we announce the official worldwide release of “Solace of the Mind” the new solo album by legendary pianist, organist, and vocalist Amina Claudine Myers. The album is the first under her own name in nearly a decade — and it arrives not only as a return, but also as a reaffirmation of her musical powers.

In a world of many fractures, Myers offers a space of reflection and healing. Across the album’s ten movements, she crafts an interior world where melody and memory intertwine. Her music is at once commanding and tender, steeped in spiritual tradition yet fiercely contemporary.

The album has already begun to resonate deeply with critics and listeners alike. The Wire describes the album as “conjuring whole worlds from just a few perfectly chosen notes,” Gilles Peterson remarks in Worldwide FM “absolutely brilliant.”

“Solace of the Mind” is an invitation: to listen more closely, to sit in meditation, to find stillness in sound.

The album is now available on CD and Digital formats.

LP release date is set for July 11th.

🔗 Purchase links in Bio 🔗

#aminaclaudinemyers #solaceofthemind #redhookrecords @redhookrecords

Today we announce the official worldwide release of “Solace of the Mind” the new solo album by legendary pianist, organist, and vocalist Amina Claudine Myers. The album is the first under her own name in nearly a decade — and it arrives not only as a return, but also as a reaffirmation of her musical powers.

In a world of many fractures, Myers offers a space of reflection and healing. Across the album’s ten movements, she crafts an interior world where melody and memory intertwine. Her music is at once commanding and tender, steeped in spiritual tradition yet fiercely contemporary.

The album has already begun to resonate deeply with critics and listeners alike. The Wire describes the album as “conjuring whole worlds from just a few perfectly chosen notes,” Gilles Peterson remarks in Worldwide FM “absolutely brilliant.”

“Solace of the Mind” is an invitation: to listen more closely, to sit in meditation, to find stillness in sound.

The album is now available on CD and Digital formats.

LP release date is set for July 11th.

🔗 Purchase links in Bio 🔗

#aminaclaudinemyers #solaceofthemind #redhookrecords @redhookrecords

Wadada Leo Smith and Amina Claudine Myers recording with @suncmusic for @redhookrecords
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Wadada Leo Smith and Amina Claudine Myers recording with @suncmusic for @redhookrecords
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#jazzlegends #musicrecording #jazzrecording #trumpetplayer #jazzpianist #recordingstudio #jazzpiano #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers

Wadada Leo Smith and Amina Claudine Myers recording with @suncmusic for @redhookrecords
@reservoirstudiosnyc


#jazzlegends #musicrecording #jazzrecording #trumpetplayer #jazzpianist #recordingstudio #jazzpiano #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers

Wadada Leo Smith and Amina Claudine Myers recording with @suncmusic for @redhookrecords
@reservoirstudiosnyc


#jazzlegends #musicrecording #jazzrecording #trumpetplayer #jazzpianist #recordingstudio #jazzpiano #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers

Wadada Leo Smith and Amina Claudine Myers recording with @suncmusic for @redhookrecords
@reservoirstudiosnyc


#jazzlegends #musicrecording #jazzrecording #trumpetplayer #jazzpianist #recordingstudio #jazzpiano #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers

Wadada Leo Smith and Amina Claudine Myers recording with @suncmusic for @redhookrecords
@reservoirstudiosnyc


#jazzlegends #musicrecording #jazzrecording #trumpetplayer #jazzpianist #recordingstudio #jazzpiano #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers

Wadada Leo Smith and Amina Claudine Myers recording with @suncmusic for @redhookrecords
@reservoirstudiosnyc


#jazzlegends #musicrecording #jazzrecording #trumpetplayer #jazzpianist #recordingstudio #jazzpiano #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers

Wadada Leo Smith and Amina Claudine Myers recording with @suncmusic for @redhookrecords
@reservoirstudiosnyc


#jazzlegends #musicrecording #jazzrecording #trumpetplayer #jazzpianist #recordingstudio #jazzpiano #wadadaleosmith #aminaclaudinemyers