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The Otomo Yoshihide New Jazz Quintet (ONJQ), one of the most daring and influential ensembles in contemporary avant-garde jazz, proudly announces the release of El Derecho de Vivir en Paz. This new album embodies the group’s uncompromising vision: a deeply expressive sound that weaves together free improvisation, radical jazz traditions, and a politically charged sense of urgency.   The title, El Derecho de Vivir en Paz (“The Right to Live in Peace”), resonates with a historical and universal me…

*2024 stock* The new ONJQ (Otomo Yoshihide New Jazz Quintet), with new members Shinpei Ruike (Tp) and Osamu Imagome (Tb), will release their first album, "Hat and Beard," featuring a selection of songs and edits from live recordings from their 2018 tour. Mixed & mastered by Soichiro Nakamura (Peace Music). Includes songs by Ornette Coleman, Eric Dolphy, and Wayne Shorter, plus self covers and new originals, for a total of 6 songs over 70 minutes.