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Live From Mt. Fuji is a stunning new release by visionary drummer and producer Yussef Dayes, capturing live performances of pre-released and new material featuring Minami Kizuki, as well as Yussef's regular collaborators Venna, Rocco Paladino and Elijah Fox.

Live From Mt Fuji is a sonic pilgrimage, a merging of cultures, rhythms, and stories, and stands as a testament to Yussef Dayes’ global musical vision.

The project includes live performances of both pre-released favorites and brand-new compositions, featuring the extraordinary Japanese vocalist / virtuoso Minami Kizuki from Amami Island, on vocals and sanshin (a traditional three-stringed, long-necked instrument, unique to the region).

The collaboration was born in a moment of pure serendipity; the night before filming at Mount Fuji, Yussef expressed a desire to connect with a local Japanese musician, someone rooted in the islands’ sound and spirit. That led the band to Kizuki, whose ethereal musicianship brought an entirely new dimension to the music.

Yussef tells us: “she just came with her vibes, and we just tapped in. And it was literally that feeling of when you’re on edge and you’ve just got to be listening, you’ve got to be in the zone, regardless of the circumstances. And, yeah. It was this beautiful moment, and she really blessed us with the vibes.” — (via Label)

Vinyl tracklist:
A1 Chasing The Drum 
A2 Turquoise Galaxy
A3 The Light 
A4 Amami Featuring – Minami Kizuki
B1 Fuji Yama Featuring – Minami Kizuki
B2 Chi Ave/ A Love Letter To Salvador - Chi Ave
B3 The Colour Purple

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Label: Brownswood Recordings / Cashmere Thoughts 
Format: Vinyl, LP
Released: 2026
Genre: Jazz
Style: Modern / Future Jazz

File under: Jazz // Modern/Future Jazz
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