The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter

"The Bamboo of Light" - A Jazz × Traditional Japanese Instrumental Interpretation of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter

In the timeless opening of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, a bamboo cutter discovers a glowing bamboo stalk deep in the forest. From within emerges a tiny, radiant girl-an otherworldly being wrapped in mystery.
This musical piece captures that magical moment through a fusion of jazz's expressive freedom and the delicate nuances of traditional Japanese instruments.

The clear tones of shakuhachi and koto evoke the quiet moonlit bamboo grove,
while shamisen and piano weave together mystery and wonder.
A gentle rhythm from upright bass and brushes conveys the tenderness of the old couple's joy as they raise the girl, and the quiet awe of watching her grow.

A soundscape where warmth meets the mystical.
An ancient tale retold through music-breathing new life into a story that continues to resonate across time.