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Zephyr

Zephyr

Yukari | Thomas Morgan | Satoshi Takeishi

Label: Challenge Records
Format: CD
Barcode: 0608917362626
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Catalog number: CR 73626
Releasedate: 03-04-26
- Inspired by Zephyr, the Greek god of the west wind, the album is unified by the idea of invisible forces—breath, wind, memory, emotion—shaping human experience and creative freedom.
- The project uniquely blends deeply personal compositions by Yukari with raw, collective improvisations, creating a living conversation between intention and spontaneity.
- Featuring Satoshi Takeishi on Percussion and Thomas Morgan on Double Bass

During the darkest of the lockdowns, I took my daughter to an open field near our home. In a time when the world felt shuttered and small, walking was our only escape from the suffocating stillness. As we reached the field, a sudden sensation washed over me—a quiet awakening. It wasn’t just the spring breeze or the scent of the grass; it was a sudden reminder of what being alive meant. I felt I had been touched by Zephyr, the Greek god of the west wind, sparking a renewed wish to create and perform for the world once more.

Liberté: A piece exploring and searching for emotional freedom.

Zephyr: Named after the gentle west wind, this track served as the primary source of inspiration for the entire album.

Fushigi no Kuni: Translating to “Wonderland” in Japanese, this piece was inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland written by Lewis Carroll.

A Troubadour in the Moonlight: A composition and improvisation depicting a minstrel serenading a loved one beneath the moon.

For Misato: A heartfelt dedication to Misato-san, my dear friend who departed too young.

The 5 songs above are composed by Yukari.
Eurus, Suibokuga, Pandora’s box, Don’t follow the piper and Au crépuscule are collective improvisation.