Nabowa

It's been a good year for instrumental quartet Nabowa, who seem fast on their way to becoming the new favourite group for fans of Special Others, Dachambo and other jam band staples from the Japanese music festival circuit. After playing the Field of Heaven stage at Fuji Rock Festival in July, the group released their third album in September; Duo features collaborations with Sekaiichi frontman Kei Iwasaki, pianist Taisuke Tsugimatsu, guitarist DSK Kojima and singer-songwriter Kenichi Hasegawa, all of whom will be making guest appearances at this wrap-up date for the album tour.