Akira Sakata, Chikamorachi feat. Masahiko Satoh

Akira Sakata (born 1945) is a free-jazz saxophonist known for a histrionic style that includes vocal performances used like a saxophone. Masahiko Satoh (born 1941) is a pianist and composer. Chikamorachi is a duo composed of bassist Darin Gray and drummer Chris Corsano.

Proton Pump captures a live 2015 performance at Tokyo's Pit Inn and was released by Family Vineyard; Jim O'Rourke pushed for the release and described the event as "the fastest exchange of information I have had the chance to witness in many years." Both Sakata and Satoh formed in the Tokyo jazz scene during the 1960s (as noted in the review).

Proton Pump documents a 2015 live performance at Tokyo's Pit Inn captured by Family Vineyard. Jim O'Rourke pushed for the release. Akira Sakata (sax/voice) performs with Chikamorachi (Darin Gray, Chris Corsano) and pianist/composer Masahiko Satoh. The review highlights frenetic, instinctive interplay and avant‑jazz energy. Rated 4/5 by the reviewer.

For:Fans of avant-garde/free jazz; listeners interested in the Tokyo jazz scene and experimental saxophone performance.