
Koto Jazz


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Haystack Horse Trot Haystack Horse Trot
The most enjoyable horse back riding experience is flying down the coast toward Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon.

Falling Leaves Falling Leaves

Wandering Rhino Bug Wandering Rhino Bug
This is a fun, eclectic koto jazz tune about one of my most memorable life experiences. My brother, Uncle Yasushi and I used to go hunting, for rhinosaurus beetles climbing trees in rural Japan. They make for popular pets in Japan.

Odds & Endings - Sounds from the Coast Odds & Endings - Sounds from the Coast
Inspired in part by the music of piano virtuoso from Toronto, Li Pui Ming. I use quite a few dissonant chords in sequence to evoke a bit of "chaos jazz".

Ripples On Creek Rocks - Chris Kenji Beer Ripples On Creek Rocks - Chris Kenji Beer
Ripples On Creek Rocks (Kuriku Iwa no Hamon), is a musical reflection on the melodies created by flowing water over creek rocks. This song was aired on NPR KFSK jazz radio (09/15), South Alaska and #41 in the Acoustic Piano Soundclick charts.