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Zen Forest

禅林

[Genre]Modern
[Composed]John Kaizan Neptune - Shakuhachi - 1987

Zen Forest appears on the following albums

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Jazzen Shakuhachi : John Kaizan Neptune
This work is based in part on one of the most famous traditional pieces for shakuhachi, a duet called "Shika no Tone" ("The Distant Cry of the Deer"). I'm grateful to Nippon Columbia recording director Tats Konno for suggesting I include this very traditional Japanese-flavored piece in this recording. Much is often said about the shakuhachi in connection with Zen. I prefer to say simply "Have a listen," and then play a piece like this.