Renowned as Japan's No. 1 drummer, Shun Ishiwaka has gained immense popularity and recognition through various sessions and recordings with artists across genres, including millennium parade, Quruli, Ringo Sheena, Kenshi Yonezu, and KID FRESINO. His musical base is Answer to Remember (commonly known as Anrime). - Following their critically acclaimed debut album 'Answer to Remember,' praised by Thundercat and released in 2019, the band now presents their long-awaited second album after a 4. 5-year hiatus. - This new album captures the band's spirit cultivated through live performances, exploring unprecedented sounds with a spirit of adventure and intuition. - The band features a powerful lineup: Yusuke Sase (trumpet), MELRAW (alto sax, guitar), Akina Nakajima (alto sax), Tomoaki Baba (tenor sax), Yuya Wakai (piano, keyboard), Kota Umihori (piano, keyboard), Marty Holoubek (bass), and Taikimen (percussion), most of whom are prominent leaders in their own right. - Guest artists include KID FRESINO, HIMI, Mahiru Koda, ermhoi, Jua, Tomoki Sanders, KARAI, and Akira Inoue. - Answer to Remember will perform as the host band at Shun Ishiwaka's 20th anniversary live event, 'Live Natalie Shun Ishiwaka 20th Anniversary What's Up Festival - At That Time I Was 11 Years Old -,' held at Ebisu Garden Hall on September 2nd (Monday) and 3rd (Tuesday).
Release date:
November 8, 2024
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