北里彰久 Akihisa Kitazato - 砂の時間 水の街 Artist_Bitchin Bajas Hancock traded in his sophisticated

Hancock traded in his sophisticated piano performances and complex compositions for simple melodies

but this still feels like a necessary entry into any self-respecting pop fan's record collection

since shortly after he released his International Anthem debut In The Moment in 2015

released 5th November on Brainfeeder Records

北里彰久 Akihisa Kitazato - 砂の時間 水の街 Artist_Bitchin Bajas Hancock traded in his sophisticatedThis work, his first in four years since Tones in 2019, is self produced and features support from familiar musicians from his band format live performances: Yuichi Ushioda (Gt), Wataru Mitsunaga (Dr), Kota Ikebe (Ba), and Saori Yamamoto (Fl). Blending influences from Brazilian music, Afrobeat, dub, soul, and funk, the album showcases his richly textured musical background. At its core are his delicate and beautiful vocals, intertwined with melodies