Susto

by Masabumi Kikuchi

Susto cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1981
  • Label: CBS/Sony
  • Country: Japan
  • Length: 47:36
  • Community rating: 3.46/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Collaborating with an electric ensemble that includes prominent Miles Davis alumni, the Japanese keyboardist delves into deep, hypnotic funk rhythms and expansive analog synthesizer textures. 'Susto' is highly regarded for its advanced polyrhythmic structures and dark, psychedelic atmosphere that pushed the boundaries of the jazz fusion genre.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion, rhythmic, instrumental, repetitive, technical

Tracklist

  1. Circle/Line = サークル/ライン (14:53)
  2. City Snow = シティ・スノー (7:40)
  3. Gumbo = ガンボ (10:12)
  4. New Native = ニュー・ネイティヴ (14:51)

Credits

  • Masabumi Kikuchi - primary artist, composed by, keyboards, synthesizer
  • Hassan Jenkins - bass
  • Aiyb Dieng - congas, percussion
  • Richie Morales - drums
  • Victor Jones - drums
  • Terumasa Hino - flute [bolivian]
  • Barry Finnerty - guitar
  • Billy "Spaceman" Patterson - guitar

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