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Shinya Fukumori: Another Story

Read "Another Story" reviewed by Friedrich Kunzmann


When joining the ranks of ECM as a drummer, you can be sure to be subject of comparisons to the many drum legends who have extensive recording histories with the label— late veterans Paul Motian or Jon Christensen. Much like the two multiple-eras-defining pioneers, Japanese drummer Shinya Fukumori's approach to the role of his instrument, as presented on his debut for the label, For 2 Akis (2018), builds on a cymbal-heavy language that sees him interacting with his sidemen on ...

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