Credits:

Yuki Kodama

Description:

The "Royal Road of Bass" sings and bounces powerfully without being overbearing! The 9th Chigusa Award winner, Yuuki Kodama (b), says of his debut album album title "Beyond Mountains", "I wanted to start with this album and show my determination to overcome the mountains in my life. The four members assembled for this purpose supported Kodama with their brilliant and well-coordinated playing. Kento Tsubosaka on piano spun beautiful sounds by rolling the keys like beads, and the unexpected melody lines overflowed to fill the void of the bass guitar. Kanae Konuma on drums supported Kodama at the Chigusa Award Live Selection and led him to the Grand Prix. She supports the dignity of Kodama's sound with exquisite and delicate brushing work that is neither too much nor too little. Yoshiro Okazaki on trumpet is now a veteran of the band, and Kodama asked him to play with him with great confidence. He will play a slow ballad with a gentle solo. Guest pianist Yoko Suzuki, also a member of the Chigusa Award finalists, joins in with S.K.J., a memorable piece she performed on that stage. She enlivened the only funky blues number with a surprisingly soulful solo.

Tracklisting:

1.They all Laughed
2.Basement
3.Long Span of Time
4.Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen
5.Day Dream