I missed the news during the summer, but Itaru Oki died in August. One of the leaders of free jazz in Japan and France. Here is Ernst's original post :-
...let's say - Nick's x-mas present for IS.
ITARU OKI UNIT "IROHA-UTA"
Itaru Oki, trumpet, fluegelhorn, bamboo flute
Natsuki Tamura, trumpet, toys
Keizou Nobori, tenor saxophone
Satoko Fuji, piano, pianica
Hiroshi Funato, bass
Jin Mitsuda, drums
1. Sandrinella
2. Okesa-Yansado
3. L For B
4. Iroha-Uta
5. An Indian Cocks His Head For Yes
6. West I II
Recorded at Key Note Studio, Kobe, Japan on September 13 & 16, 2000.
FUDEBUSHOW KIKAKU - FBPCD-001
I have added the volume 2 CDr of this recording from the same personnel and recording sessions - both now in one file.
1. 16-9-2000
2. Toward 'To West'
3. Iroha-Uta Take 2
FUDEBUSHOW KIKAKU - FBPCD-002R