*In process of stocking.* "Tracing The Magic" is Ikue Mori's most varied and fabulous CD to date, and an absolute masterpiece. Seven pieces, each inspired by (and dedicated to) women artists whose powerful visions and and creativity led them to create well into the 80s and 90s: Joan Jonas, Louise Bourgeois, Agnes Martin, Judit Reigl, Leonora Carrington, Jakucho Sekuchi, and Toko Shinoda
The ensembles are some of today's most exciting musicians, including new friends (Charmane Lee, Sae Hashimoto) and old (Sylvie Courvoisier, Makigami Koichi, Erik Friedlander, Satoko Fujii, Natsuki Tamura, Zeena Parkins, Ned Rothenberg, David Watson). Atmospheric, lyrical, textured and evocative, the music is driven by Ikue's unique electronics and showcases her brilliant ear for orchestration, melody and texture.
Ikue Mori-electronics
Sylvie Courvoisier-prepared piano
Erik Friedlander-cello
Satoko Fujii-piano
Koichi Makigami-vocals
Zeena Parkins-electric harp, acoustic harp
Ned Rothenberg-saxophone, Shakuhachi, clarinet, bass clarinet
David Watson-bagpipe
Sae Hashimoto-percussion
Charmaine Lee-vocals, electronics
Natsuki Tamura-trumpet
Packaging: Digipack - 3 panel
Recorded at Electric Komachi studio, in New York City, Summer 2021 to February, 2022.