Art Nankai TRIO

I find modern Japanese pop music rather drab, derivative and unoriginal often with cloyingly saccharine lyrics But as an adult, I'm not it's target demographic!

Nankai TRIO however, are an astonishing trio of musicians, demonstrating virtuosity in their playing. They seamlessly blend this virtuosity with an infectious groove and 'out-of-the-box' choice of guitar lines, admittedly characteristic of the Fusion genre, but even so, here, it's is done so well. The drummer and main composer, Kawaguchi Senri, is incongruously beguiling, an air somewhat augmented by her modest appearance. In fact, the whole band radiates a refreshingly gentle humility. I love Nankai TRIO!

Do check out the other videos from their album.

I continue to listen to this album and and falling ever deeply for its charms. Try this one if The one above is a little too challenging for you.