Fennesz’s 2007 collaboration with Ryuichi Sakamoto, ‘Cendre’, is to be issued for the first time on vinyl this Autumn. Releasing 15 October 2021 on double 10” vinyl in a gatefold sleeve with artwork by Jon Wozencroft, this classic album was the first full-length pairing of these two maestros, before releasing ‘Flumina’ in 2013.

Pre-order at touch.kudosrecords.co.uk

‘Ryuichi Sakamoto and Christian Fennesz blend the unstructured and imaginative qualities of improvisation with the satisfying sculpture of composition. Sakamoto’s piano, his style reminiscent of Debussy and Satie, perfectly complements Fennesz with his powerful blend of shimmering guitar and passionate electronics. Cendre was recorded between 2004 and 2006, Fennesz would send Sakamoto a guitar or electronic track and Sakamoto would compose his piano piece. Vice versa - Sakamoto initiating a track with a piano composition and Fennesz responding. Meanwhile they met for live shows, or communicated via digital means to compare notes, swap ideas and develop themes.. the cyclical process continued right up until they met up for the final mix in New York City February of 2006. Together they have combined to create 11 tracks of satisfying and challenging possibilities…’

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