Drummer Noritaka Tanaka and Bassist Jason Ajemian met in 2001 playing Restaurant Jazz gigs with Jeff Parker. Instantly decided to get something happening together where they could try and develop the connection on a regular basis. They put together a quartet, which didn’t work out per say but Ajemian and Tanaka had the common mind and eagerness to work together that they decided to keep working as a duo. They would get together a majority of days a week working on rhythm section connections and beat relationships; as well as, conceptual ideas of motion, movement, space and feelings of consciousness in terms of comfort and struggle in relation to sound.
Eventually, Ajemian began vocalizing his notebook within these states of sonic focus. Many times this process constructed songs or referenced movement that became and idea that existed more than a moment.
They experimented tons with recording and figuring out how to make a record of the music they create. Which they have finally had some success and are presently finishing a recording of some of their songs. Arranged with Vibraphone, Tenor Sax and Trumpet. Should be coming out by Spring 2008.
Look out for: Nothing That Exist, Belongs To You And What You Take, You Must Share. Coming 2008
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