April 20 is the release date of Intoxicate Vol. 181 “In His Silent Way.”
The cover features Miles Davis, who celebrates the 100th anniversary of his birth this year. To further spread the legacy of Miles — one of the 20th century’s greatest musicians and cultural icons whose influence remains powerful. The centennial project “Miles 100” is now officially launching. This issue includes a special article of Miles by jazz pianist Chihiro Yamanaka.
“Exotic Grammar” features three highlights: Alice Sara Ott, Morton Feldman, and Hiroshi Kume. Interview with Alice Sara Ott, who has just released Jóhann Jóhannsson: Piano Works last month. To honor the 100th anniversary of Morton Feldman’s birth, we feature an article by composer Mamoru Fujieda with the unique perspective of their mentor-disciple relationship. A tribute by Reiko Yuyama to Hiroshi Kume, who passed away at the very beginning of this year. As the face of The Best Ten and News Station, he enjoyed nationwide popularity for many years. We offer our deepest condolences.
Other highlights include: The vinyl release of The Mandalorian series and the original Star Wars trilogy featuring exclusive Japanese jacket art. Note that the new film, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, is set for a simultaneous Japan-US release in May! Tan Dun’s opera Tea, performed in celebration of Suntory Hall’s 40th anniversary. Rosas, the dance company led by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, performing “The Contest Between Harmony and Invention.” “La Folle Journée Tokyo 2026,” now a staple of the Golden Week holidays. " The Far-From Fanfare”, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. “Steve Reich Project,” produced by a percussionist Kuniko Kato, and so on.
And still, don’t miss our interviews with Jean Rondeau, Okazaki Brothers, Lisa Ono, Yoko Kikuchi, Thomas Strønen, Stella Cole, Antonio Loureiro, and Shuta Hasunuma.
Finally, enjoy our long-running 4-panel column on the back page, “Hitokomagoma,” where Miri Masuda, Gota Nishidera, Yuki Katayama, and Hisashi Hayashi share the things they love.
Intoxicate is available at these associates and volunteers as on the following link.
https://tower.jp/mag/intoxicate/specialthanks
You can buy the magazine at Tower Records Online.
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FYI English translated articles: https://mikiki.tokyo.jp/list/search?keyword=English%20Translation
