AKIRA SAKATA GIOTIS DAMIANIDIS 8211 Adyton 8211 LP 8211 Vinyl MAY 16

LP – Limited Edition Black Vinyl. Only 200 copies pressed in this edition. Japanese free jazz legend Akira Sakata and Greek avant-garde guitarist Giotis Damianidis present Adyton, their first-ever duorecording. Having collaborated since 2018, the two musicians have developed an intuitive and electrifying musical dialogue,culminating in this live performance at Haekem, Brusselsthe final concert of a two-week tour with Entasis in September2023. Sakata, who turned 80 on February 21st, 2024, delivers his signature fiery alto saxophone, evocative clarinet, expressive voice,and resonant bells, while Damianidis expands the sonic spectrum with textural guitar and effects, weaving a dynamic interplaybetween structure and chaos. Titled after the \”Adyton\”the innermost, most sacred part of an ancient templethis album invites listeners into a raw,unfiltered space of musical exploration, where spontaneous energy and deep-rooted tradition converge. A testament toSakatas lifelong commitment to improvisation and Damianidis boundary-pushing approach to guitar, Adyton is a powerful,transcendental journey into the unknown. Tracklist: 1. Fuji Talked to Olympus (i), Kond (ii)2. Haibru Lapse3. I Don\’t Stop You4. Back Home Safely5. Athanasia6. Gion Shja (i), All That the Man Left Behind When He Died (ii)