Ricochet / Maloja Pass, by Koji Ono

Ricochet / Maloja Pass

by Koji Ono

supported by

Arnosunchild Dope Ep as usual on the label ! Favorite track: Ricochet.

	/

Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Includes unlimited streaming of Ricochet / Maloja Pass via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 3 days

€14 EUR or more
Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

€5 EUR or more

	1.	Ricochet 04:25		buy track
	2.	Maloja Pass 04:44		buy track

about

Parisian label Chuwanaga proudly presents the first opus of its new 12inch series, starting with the brand new EP of Koji Ono: Ricochet / Maloja Pass. Recorded during a short week-end in Paris, it is the result of a true collaboration by a team of musicians who wanted to bring a modern twist to a classic and timeless sound, staying true to the original late seventies/early eigthies dance music spirit and the passion of Chuwanaga for the original Britfunk.

On bass, you’ll hear Lester Batchelor aka LB from Atmosfear, the legendary British Jazz-Funk band best known for their En Transe LP and the classic track « Dancing In Outerspace ». Killing it on the drums, Roy Mistry is their 2020 official drummer. Recording together in Studio Delta, with Koji playing almost all the other instruments, from keys to guitars to percussions, they all had a blast collaborating on these two new tracks. Add a blazing Rhodes solo by Jean-Michel Bernard on « Maloja Pass », some precious magic from producers Seiji Ono & Saint-James, a great dose of savoir-faire by sound engineer David Cukier aka Greita (Disques Flegon)… And you end up with two killer tunes ready to blast their way through your speakers.

On both tracks, you’ll immediately recognize Koji Ono’s touch – as found on his previous Incognito EP : simple but uplifting melodies on synthetizers, sparkling guitars and a certain playfulness in the arrangements. On side A, « Ricochet » sounds like an irresistible mid-tempo boogie banger. On B side, the uptempo « Maloja Pass » is faster paced and bursts with energy, giving the listener an irresistible urge to travel endlessly through the night.

credits

released December 4, 2020

All tracks composed by Koji Ono, all instruments by Koji Ono except:
Bass - Lester Batchelor
Drums - Roy Mistry
String Machine (A) - Maxence Robinet
Fender Rhodes Solo (B) - Jean-Michel Bernard

Additional Production by Saint-James & Seiji Ono
Recorded & Mixed at Studio Delta (FR) by David Cukier

Executive Producers : Maxence Robinet & Clémentine Lefebvre @ Chuwanaga
(P) 2020 Chuwanaga

license

total		USD

about

Chuwanaga Paris, France

Chuwanaga is a french label born late 2017 and based in Paris just like its two founders, parisian deejays Saint-James and Clémentine.
From jazz-funk to mellow grooves, the label brings back musicality on the dancefloors.
Expect quality licenced and remastered reissues of lost or forgotten tunes but also new music from today’s talents. ... more

Facebook

contact / help

Contact Chuwanaga

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this album or account

If you like Ricochet / Maloja Pass, you may also like:

Aspects
by STR4TA

supported by 25 fans who also own “Ricochet / Maloja Pass”

reminiscent of those halcyon brit-funk days, cruising the manor in my silver Capri, windows open, the Blaupunkt blarring! Very cool composition and just damn funky! bradleyfrancis
go to album
Aspects
by STR4TA

supported by 18 fans who also own “Ricochet / Maloja Pass”

80s classic Brit Funk sound is back with Str4ta! Can't wait for the upcoming album as well! Ken Hidaka
go to album
UNTITLED (Rise)
by SAULT

supported by 16 fans who also own “Ricochet / Maloja Pass”

Wonderful album. The track Free for me is on another level. The chorus is sublime Nicholas Andrews
go to album
Attack Of The Chicago Boogie
by Various

featured on Bandcamp Radio Aug 4, 2020
go to album
Future Disc
by Sasac

featured on Bandcamp Radio Mar 22, 2016
go to album
Enjoy The Ride LP (Cherries Records)
by Social Lovers

featured on Bandcamp Radio Mar 17, 2015
go to album
UNTITLED (Black Is)
by SAULT

supported by 15 fans who also own “Ricochet / Maloja Pass”

Sparse, political funk that reminds me a bit of Sly Stone's "There's a Riot Goin' On". Smart and righteous. Levrikon
go to album