CD: Jin Nyodo’s Shakuhachi (6-CD Set)

A complete compilation celebrating the lifework of shakuhachi legend Jin Nyodo. This 6-CD box set is an expanded edition of the acclaimed 1980 6-LP release—which won Best LP of the Year at the National Art Festival—and now includes 10 newly discovered tracks for a total of 49 traditional pieces recorded in mono.

The set includes Japanese commentary for each piece, along with in-depth historical context and musical analysis.

Disc 1: Nezasaha Shirabe, Nezasaha Sagariha, Nezasaha Sanya Seiran, Nezasaha Tori Kadotsuke Hachigaeshi, Nezasaha Nagashi Reibo, Nezasaha Matsukaze, Nezasaha Shi Shi, Nezasaha Sanya SeikakuDisc

2: Nezasaha Shirabe Koku, Nezasaha Shirabe Sagariha, Nezasaha Matsukaze, Jin Nyodo Shokyoku Daiwagaku, Ikkan Ryu Ikkan Ryu Rokudan, Echigo Meianji Sanya, Jin Nyodo Shokyoku Mujushikyoku, Nezasaha Nagashi Reibo, Nezasaha MatsukazeDisc

3: Renpoken Hi Kyoku, Futaiten Sanya, Futaiken Reibo, Shoganken Reibo, Kinko Ryu Banshikicho, Futaiken Reibo Disc

4: Kinko Ryu Shika no Tone, Kinko Ryu Hi Fu Mi Hachigaeshi no Shirabe, Kinko Ryu Sanya Sugagaki, Rogenji Takiochi, Fudaiji Tsuru no Sugomori, Kinko Ryu Sokaku Reibo, Kinko Ryu Yugure no KyokuDisc

5: Fudaiji Koku, Fudaiji Mukaiji, Fudaiji Choshi, Yobitake Uketake, Fudaiji Kyorei, Kyoto Myoanji Choshi, Kyoto Myoanji Darani, Kyoto Myoanji Murasaki Reiho , Nezasaha Shirabe Shi Shi, Jin Nyodo Seikyoku MujushinkyokuDisc

6: Kyoto Myoanji Tsuru no Sugomori, Kokutaiji Horai, Ichoken Ajikan, Ichoken Sa Shi, Ichoken Banshiki, Ichoken Asuma no Kyoku, Ichoken Kumoijishi, Ichoken Ajikan, Tsuru no SugomoriCompilation of the lifework of one of the shakuhachi legends is now available in CD.

LP version of the recordings received the Best LP of the Year at the National Art Festival in 1980. Total of 49 songs, including 10 recently discovered tracks. Monoral.