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Recordings featuring traditional Japanese instruments.

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T'ai Chi Shakuhachi AC Barton, Todd


Shakuhachi improvisations recorded while observing the movement and forms of the martial art T'ai Chi Chuan.
Tabikasa Gurashi Tabikasa Gurashi LP Muraoka Minoru Tairi Shōkata TLA-51-1 1962
Taiko no Sekai Taiko no Sekai CD Lee, Riley Kōho Taikoz Taikoz1 2001 A collection of live recordings from 1998-1999

Tajima Tadashi Shakuhachi no Sekai I CD Tajima Tadashi



Tajima Tadashi Shakuhachi no Sekai II Tajima Tadashi Shakuhachi no Sekai II LP Tajima Tadashi Toshiba Records LRS-921

Tajima Tadashi Shakuhachi no Sekai III Tajima Tadashi Shakuhachi no Sekai III CD Tajima Tadashi Toshiba EMI PCD-1025

Take Ippon II Take Ippon II CD Yokoyama Katsuya Ongaku No Tomo Sha OCD 0950 1985/1998
Take no Sekai Take no Sekai LP Various Yupiteru Records YL-1015
Compositions by Kaneyasu Tōdō.
Take no Shirabe; Fuke Shu Honkyoku Take no Shirabe; Fuke Shu Honkyoku AC Various Fujio


Take no Uta - Tōdō Teruaki Shakuhachi Min'yō Shū Take no Uta - Tōdō Teruaki Shakuhachi Min'yō Shū LP Tōdō Teruaki Columbia FW-7380 1978 14 Min'yō songs for voice and shakuhachi.
Take o Fuku Take o Fuku LP Sakai Shōdō Sakai Shodo / Music Dept - Osaka University of Arts SS-1001 1988 Four Chikuho-Ryū honkyoku
Take-Ikkan Take-Ikkan CD Aoki Reibo II Crown CRCM-60032 1997
Take; Yamamoto Hozan Shakuhachi Sakuhin Shu - 1 Take; Yamamoto Hozan Shakuhachi Sakuhin Shu - 1 LP Yamamoto Hōzan RCA JRZ-2548

Take; Yamamoto Hozan Shakuhachi Sakuhin Shu - 2 Take; Yamamoto Hozan Shakuhachi Sakuhin Shu - 2 LP Yamamoto Hōzan RCA JRZ-2549

Taki Ochi Taki Ochi CD Matousek, Vlastislav 2HP Production F1 0119 2003
Tamafuri - New Aspect for Japanese Instrument Shakuhachi Tamafuri - New Aspect for Japanese Instrument Shakuhachi LP Mitsuhashi Kifu Camerata Tokyo CMT-1099 1986
Tamuke Tamuke CD Taniguchi Yoshinobu Tai Hei Shakuhachi CSS-1 2001
Tanoshi - Joy Tanoshi - Joy CD Danbrook, Debbie Straw into Gold Music SGMCD-9301 1993 This album is a collection of traditional Japanese and original compositions for Shakuhachi and world instruments featuring a host of talented guest artists on cello, rainstick, Bahamian percussion, kalimba, koto, penny whistle, ambient Shakuhachi, concertina, mandolin, guitar and more.
Tauta Tauta CD Walter, Uwe Ear-Rational ECD 1037 1993
Tegoto Tegoto CD Sunazaki Tomoko Fortuna Records 17068

Teizo Matsumura - Selected Works Vol II Teizo Matsumura - Selected Works Vol II CD Mitsuhashi Kifu Camerata 30CM-428 1996
Temple Garden Temple Garden AC Grous, Robert Nature Recordings
1986
Ten-I - 1 Works by Yamamoto Hozan Ten-I - 1 Works by Yamamoto Hozan LP Yamamoto Hōzan RCA JRZ-2553

Ten-I - 2 Works by Yamamoto Hozan Ten-I - 2 Works by Yamamoto Hozan LP Yamamoto Hōzan RCA JRZ-2554

The Best 20; Tokusen - Shakuhachi no Shirabe The Best 20; Tokusen - Shakuhachi no Shirabe LP Muraoka Minoru Columbia ALS-7003

The Classical Music Legacy of Japan The Classical Music Legacy of Japan CD Rodriguez, Rodrigo

February 2018 Classical shakuhachi pieces from Japan and Spain
The Direction - West The Direction - West CD Matsui Kazu

1982
The Enlightenment Flute of Buddha (Shakuhachi Meditation) The Enlightenment Flute of Buddha (Shakuhachi Meditation) CD Rodriguez, Rodrigo Distrokid 9762020 September 3, 2020 CD single
The Flower - Yoko Hiraoka and David Wheeler The Flower - Yoko Hiraoka and David Wheeler CD Hiraoka Yoko BenTen Studios privately issued 2003 Classic Sokyoku, Jiuta, and Honkyoku
The Road of Hasekura Tsunenaga The Road of Hasekura Tsunenaga CD Rodriguez, Rodrigo

2013 This album is dedicated to the Japanese samurai Hasekura Rokuemon Tsunenaga (1571-1622) who between 1613 and 1620 headed a diplomatic mission to the Vatican, travelling through Spain and other parts of Europe. Traditional, contemporary and original pieces are beautifully performed and composed by Rodrigo Rodriguez. This project supported by Japan Foundation and Embassy of Japan it was part of the Dual Year Spain/Japan 2013/14, and was selected as a gift for Crown Prince of Japan Naruhito when he visited Spain on June of 2013.
The Shakuhachi (Folk Song for Japanese Flute) The Shakuhachi (Folk Song for Japanese Flute) DIGITAL Rodriguez, Rodrigo

2022 This is a digital single featuring the shakuhachi min'yo piece Nambu Ushio Uta 南部牛追唄
The Shakuhachi - Digital Transcendence Sound The Shakuhachi - Digital Transcendence Sound LP Yamamoto Hōzan Victor Records SGS-25 1981 Ten western popular songs featuring shakuhachi backed by piano, bass, guitar, and drums. With Yamamoto Hōzan and "Shakuhachi 1979" (Taizan Kawamura, Ishigaki Seizan, Sakai Suizan, Nomura Hōzan, and Nanba Chikuzan).
The Shakuhachi and Its History The Shakuhachi and Its History LP Various Teichiku Records SL-1046 / SL-1047
2-LP set demonstrating the range of music for shakuhachi.
The Voice of Bamboo The Voice of Bamboo CD Casano, Steven Taizen cdbaby.com
2015 This recording features pieces of the traditional Japanese shakuhachi flute. Originally brought over from China as part of the ancient Japanese court music, Gagaku, the shakuhachi eventually evolved into an instrument that was used by a sect of Zen Buddhism known as the Fuke sect.
The World of Nomura Seihō volume 1  (野村正峰の世界1) The World of Nomura Seihō volume 1 (野村正峰の世界1) LP Nomura Seihō Victor SJL-25002 1982 Modern compositions by Nomura Seihō featuring his wife, Nomura Hideko, daughter, Nomura Yūko, and his son, Nomura Hōzan.
Time No Longer Time No Longer CD Matsui Kazu

1982
Togashi Noriko - 01 Togashi Noriko - 01 CD Togashi Noriko Victor VZCG-8057 1999/04/21
Togashi Noriko - 02 Togashi Noriko - 02 CD Togashi Noriko Victor VZCG-8058 1999/04/21
Togashi Noriko - 03 Togashi Noriko - 03 CD Togashi Noriko Victor VZCG-8059 1999/04/21
Togashi Noriko - 04 Togashi Noriko - 04 CD Togashi Noriko Victor VZCG-8060 1999/04/21
Togashi Noriko - 05 Togashi Noriko - 05 CD Togashi Noriko Victor VZCG-8061 1999/04/21
Togen; Yuize Shinichi Saku Hin Shu Togen; Yuize Shinichi Saku Hin Shu CD Various Sony CSCL 1505

Tokusen Shakuhachi Minyo Tokusen Shakuhachi Minyo LP Various Columbia FS-7018 1978
Tokyosphere Tokyosphere CD Neptune, John Kaizan Victor JD-3316 1988 This group is composed of masters of traditional Japanese instruments. Music ranges from "shibui" moments of mellow to jazz with pizazz.
Tomiyama Kiyotaka's World Tomiyama Kiyotaka's World CD Tomiyama Seikin II Denon COCJ-300001

Tomiyama Seikin - So Tomiyama Seikin - So CD Tomiyama Seikin I Nippon Columbia Co. Ltd. COCF 13837

Tōne - The Music of Earth 2nd Tōne - The Music of Earth 2nd CD Mitsuka Yukihiko Victor PRCD-5069 1992
Toru Takemitsu Toru Takemitsu LP Yokoyama Katsuya Deutsche Grammophon MG 1056 1973 cir.
Tozan Ryu - Shakuhachi Dai Zen Shu - Vol 1 Tozan Ryu - Shakuhachi Dai Zen Shu - Vol 1 LP Shimabara Hanzan Victor SJL-154 1978
Tozan Ryu - Shakuhachi Honkyoku Tozan Ryu - Shakuhachi Honkyoku LP Various King Record Co., Ltd KHA-86 1977
Tozan Ryu Honkyoku - Vol 1 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku - Vol 1 LP Hoshida Ichizan I Victor JV-96

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku - Vol 2 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku - Vol 2 LP Hoshida Ichizan I Victor JV-97

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 1 - Disk 1 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 1 - Disk 1 LP
Sony SOJZ 105

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 1 - Disk 2 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 1 - Disk 2 LP
Sony SOJZ 106

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 1 - Disk 3 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 1 - Disk 3 LP
Sony SOJZ 107

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 2 - Disk 1 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 2 - Disk 1 LP
Sony SOJZ 108

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 2 - Disk 2 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 2 - Disk 2 LP
Sony SOJZ 109

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 2 - Disk 3 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 2 - Disk 3 LP
Sony SOJZ 110

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 3 - Disk 1 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 3 - Disk 1 LP
Sony SOJZ 14

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 3 - Disk 2 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 3 - Disk 2 LP
Sony SOJZ 15

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 3 - Disk 3 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 3 - Disk 3 LP
Sony SOJZ 16

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 4 - Disk 1 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 4 - Disk 1 LP
Sony SOJZ 40

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 4 - Disk 2 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 4 - Disk 2 LP
Sony SOJZ 41

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 4 - Disk 3 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 4 - Disk 3 LP
Sony SOJZ 42

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 5 - Disk 1 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 5 - Disk 1 LP
Sony SOJZ 73

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 5 - Disk 2 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 5 - Disk 2 LP
Sony SOJZ 74

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 5 - Disk 3 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku Instruction Recording - Vol 5 - Disk 3 LP
Sony SOJZ 75

Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi - Honkyoku Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi - Honkyoku LP Shimabara Hanzan Columbia CL-108 1964
Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku LP Kitahara Kōzan II King Record Co., Ltd SKK5025 1967
Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku - Vol 1 Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku - Vol 1 LP Hoshida Ichizan I Toshiba TH-9040

Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku - Vol 2 Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku - Vol 2 LP Hoshida Ichizan I Toshiba TH-9041

Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku Shu - Vol 1 Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku Shu - Vol 1 LP Hoshida Ichizan I Victor SJL-2101

Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku Shu - Vol 2 Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku Shu - Vol 2 LP Hoshida Ichizan I Victor SJL-2102

Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku Shusei - Vol 1 Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku Shusei - Vol 1 LP Ikeda Seizan II Victor SJL-198 1979
Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Solos Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Solos LP Shimabara Hanzan Columbia CL-105 1963
Tozan-Ryū Shakuhachi Honkyoku Tozan-Ryū Shakuhachi Honkyoku LP Kitahara Kōzan II Nippon Columbia CLS-72 1965
Traces of Truth Traces of Truth CD Rodriguez, Rodrigo KZN Records
2009
Tradition and Avantgarde in Japan Tradition and Avantgarde in Japan CD Various col legno WWE 1CD 20057 2001
Tradition and Beyond Tradition and Beyond CD Gould, Michael Chikuzen Le Tuquet Records LT-081401 2001

Traditional Japanese Chamber Music CD Tajima Tadashi


Nihon no Oto Ensemble, featuring Tadashi Tajima and Toshimitsu Ishikawa on shakuhachi, a play honkyoku duet and sankyoku pieces with biwa, shamisen, koto and voice.
Traditional Japanese Music Traditional Japanese Music CD Iwamoto Yoshikazu Continuum CCD 1013 1989
Traditional Music For Two Shakuhachi Traditional Music For Two Shakuhachi CD Zurmuehle, Juerg Fuyuzui Polyglobe Music CD 10502 2006 Traditional Honkyoku from Kinko-Ryu and Myoan-Ryu performed with Ueli Fuyuru Derendinger.
Traditional Music of Japan Traditional Music of Japan LP Ifuji Reizan Arion FARN 91016 1975
Traditional Music of Japan, The - 01 Traditional Music of Japan, The - 01 LP Aoki Reibo II Victor JL-203 1965
Traditional Music of Japan, The - 02 Traditional Music of Japan, The - 02 LP Aoki Reibo II Victor JL-204 1965
Traditional Music of Japan, The - 03 Traditional Music of Japan, The - 03 LP Aoki Reibo II Victor JL-205 1965
Train to Okinawa Train to Okinawa CD Lee, Riley Kōho Riley Lee RLPGCD01 2000
Trance 3 Trance 3 CD Seldin, Ronnie Nyogetsu Reishin Ellipsis Arts CD 4330 1999 This is the third of the best-selling series for Ellipsis Arts. On this recording, the first third is Japan, in which Ronnie Nyogetsu Seldin plays a Zen-Honkyoku. The second third is the African Mbira (thumb-piano), and the final third is the Sundaese chanting of West Java.

Transparency CD Ledbetter, Clarence Dozan


Original compositions for shakuhachi, koto, sitar, tabla, African percussioin and Australian didjeridu.
Tribal Beethoven Tribal Beethoven CD Matsui Kazu

2002
Tribal Mozart Tribal Mozart CD Matsui Kazu

1997 Shakuhachi and piano in a classics vein.
Tribal Schubert Tribal Schubert CD Matsui Kazu

1999 Shakuhachi and piano in a classics vein.
True Spirit of Emptiness, The True Spirit of Emptiness, The CD Gutzwiller, Andreas Fuyu Jecklin Musikhaus JD 588-2 1984 Kinko Honkyoku prepared by Miura Kindo.
Tsugaru no Take no Oto Nezasa Ha Kimpu Ryu Shakuhachi Tsugaru no Take no Oto Nezasa Ha Kimpu Ryu Shakuhachi CD Gotō Seizō



Tsugaru Shamisen Gakudan Tsugaru Shamisen Gakudan CD Various Kyoto Records KYCH-5002 1995 Sato Michihiro
Tsuki no Hikari Tsuki no Hikari LP Mitsuhashi Kifu Polydor 23MX 3085 1982
Tsukikusa no Yume; Fukuda Rando Shakuhachi Meikyoku Shu Tsukikusa no Yume; Fukuda Rando Shakuhachi Meikyoku Shu LP Yokoyama Ranpo



Tsuna Iwami Tsuna Iwami CD Iwami Baikyoku V Self Made
2002 There are 11 tracks. The first ten tracks are Japanese Music for western instruments: flute, piano and cello. The last track is Koro-koro Fantasy, inspired by the sounds of the Amazon Rain Forest. Mr Iwami plays the shakuhachi in this track, with electronic keyboard and orchestra.
Tsuru no Sugomori - Komuso Shakuhachi Tsuru no Sugomori - Komuso Shakuhachi CD Zenyoji Keisuke Northern Lights Records NLRCD-5100

Two In Flight Two In Flight CD Neptune, John Kaizan Toshiba EMI TEC-2017 1982
Two Rivers Two Rivers CD Freedman, Adrian
EHM002
Duets with shakuhachi and African Kora

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