Released new album Midpoint Cafe
by Keisuke Kishi
February 2024
Keisuke has released a new album titled “Midpoint Cafe.” This album features special artists such as Nori Naraoka(Bass), Andrew McGowan(Piano), Calvin Johnson(Saxophone) and Jun Sugiura(Piano). The 2nd Album Midpoint Cafe embodies the transformative journey Keisuke and his w embarked on, traversing from New York to California, encapsulating encounters with the diverse landscapes and people of America. From the poignant encounter with a homeless Native American man in ‘We saw him’ to the awe-inspiring vistas of Utah and Arizona detailed in ‘Inside Utah,’ each song delves into the dichotomy of light and darkness within the American experience. As we stand at the symbolic midpoint of Route 66, this album serves as a reflection on our quest for connection and understanding amidst the vast expanse of the American landscape.
Special Thanks by Cover photo:
Midpoint Cafe and Route 66 Gift Shop
Mural Artist jetsonorama
The front cover photo showcases the distinctive sign of Midpoint Cafe, a beautiful and historic traditional place in the middle of Route 66. The back cover photo features a jetsonorama mural art, part of the Paited Desert Project in Arizona, which Keisuke Kishi was inspired by during this journey.
Released new album Elsewhere
by Keisuke Kishi
February 2021
Keisuke has released a new album titled “Elsewhere.” This album features special artists such as Nori Naraoka(Bass), Jun Sugiura(Piano and Keyboard), Rod Williams(Keyboard), Msafiri Zawose(Ilimba), Eishin Nose(Piano), Ben Paterson(Piano), Masaharu Shimizu(Guitar), and Calvin Johnson(Saxophone). They supported his project aimed at conveying what is happening in Hawaii and what we need to do next during this pandemic. This album is our answer. Nature remains unchanged even amidst the pandemic, and it continues to provide abundance, love, and peace. It’s simple: we should live in harmony with nature, respecting each other and avoiding violence and exploitation. This album conveys the message that the answer is all around us.
Front cover title: Bagamoyo
Back cover title: NYC
Inside cover title: Inside Hawaii
These photos showcase the contrast between places and people. When we faced the COVID disaster in 2021, there were no tourists in places like New York City and Hawaii, despite their usual popularity. Bagamoyo, a small town in Tanzania that Keisuke Kishi visited in 2016, is depicted here. The local people taught us about life, peace, love, and happiness. Bagamoyo reminds us of our humanity.
Released new album
by drizzle
2016
Keisuke Kishi and Jun Sugiura released album "Life"
This is the ambient Jazz sound music.
The band name "drizzle" mean spread sounds as the nature's mist as drift atmosphere. The drizzle spread on the glass can see existence is unrealistic also beautiful world. It seems like our music sounds.
This album "Life" can show "our life" in simple every day. It makes you chill and nostalgically.
Drums: Keisuke Kishi
Piano: Jun Sugiura