Hozan Yamamoto is a legendary Japanese shakuhachi master known for fusing traditional Japanese folk music with modern jazz sensibilities. This 2025 release explores the meeting point between the delicate, meditative shakuhachi and the rhythmic sophistication of bossa nova. Yamamoto's fluid, expressive playing brings warmth to Brazilian rhythmic frameworks, creating something genuinely hybrid and mesmerizing. The instrumentation is intimate—primarily his flute with light accompaniment—allowing space for the shakuhachi's distinctive voice to resonate fully. The mood is contemplative yet rhythmically engaging, perfect for active or meditative listening. A limited pressing from Cobrarose Records, this is a rare and rewarding artistic statement.