Kunihiko Sugano Meets Eiji Kitamura - Collabora... Apr 2026

The quartet—which includes on bass and Hiroshi Sunaga on drums—tackles a selection of jazz standards with refined interplay: Collaboration: Kunihiko Meets Eiji - Discogs

This session, released on the audiophile-focused label, is widely praised for its exceptional sound quality and "woody, sparkly" texture. While Kitamura is legendary for his swing-era Benny Goodman influence, Sugano brings a more modern, lyrical "piano magician" touch that shifts between bebop and modal improvisation. Kunihiko Sugano Meets Eiji Kitamura - Collabora...

The 1973 album captures a rare moment of musical alchemy between two titans of Japanese jazz: pianist Kunihiko Sugano and clarinetist Eiji Kitamura . The Musical Vibe The quartet—which includes on bass and Hiroshi Sunaga

The result is a sophisticated blend of traditional swing and post-bop sensibilities, described by listeners as both dynamic and delicate . Tracklist & Personnel released on the audiophile-focused label