Akio Jeimus/Risa Takeda/T. Mikawa

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Third Night Sparks
by Akio Jeimus/Risa Takeda/T. Mikawa

CD

In July 2025, Akio Jeimus did a short residency at the intimate Tokyo venue, Bar Isshee. He, with the help of owner Shunichi Ishida (Isshee), was able to organize four different trio performances with Tokyo-based musicians, some frequent collaborators, some first-time.

Perhaps the pinnacle of this series of shows occurred on Saturday with T. Mikawa (of Incapacitants) on electronics and Risa Takeda on synthesizers. Although Takeda and Jeimus often collaborate in live settings, this specific trio demonstrated a unique energy and the two sets that ensued flowed with a mindful and in-the-moment pace. After the second set, the performers and Isshee enjoyed drinks with Mikawa's delicious, home-made, "otsumami," a memorable way to cap off the impressive night.

After the performance, members remained in touch, trading files of their recordings of the performance. Although not initially intended, the three unanimously agreed this work would be worthy to put out. The result of which is: Third Night Sparks.

Lenoir S. Stecyk (from the liner notes)