Ki-Oku is a collaboration album between DJ Krush

DJ Krush

, better known as DJ Krush, is a producer and DJ. He is known for his atmospheric instrumental production which incorporates sound elements from nature and extensive use of jazz and soul samples.-Biography:...

 and Toshinori Kondo

Toshinori Kondo

Toshinori Kondo is an avant-garde jazz and jazz fusion trumpeter. He resides in Tokyo, New York City, and Amsterdam....

. Both are experienced musicians in their particular genre, with DJ Krush being one of Japan's most successful DJs, and Toshinori Kondo being a well-respected trumpeter specializing in avant-garde jazz.

The album is set out in a unique way, with ten "proper" tracks and three short interludes (entitled Tobira 1, 2 and 3). The album also features a distinctive cover of Sun Is Shining

Sun is Shining

"Sun Is Shining" is a song by Bob Marley & The Wailers first appearing on the Lee Perry-produced album Soul Revolution in 1971, and then on African Herbsman in 1973. Marley later re-recorded the song for his 1978 album Kaya. In 1999 a reggae fusion remix by "Bob Marley vs. Funkstar De Luxe" reached...

, which was originally written and performed by Bob Marley

Bob Marley

Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, OM was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers...

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So far this has been their only collaboration and neither musician has revealed plans for a second album.

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The album was generally well received by critics, with Allmusic saying:

Track listing

1. "Toh-Sui"
2. "Tobira-1"
3. "Mu-Getsu"
4. "Ha-Doh"
5. "Sun is Shining"
6. "Mu-Chu"
7. "Tobira-2"
8. "Fu-Yu"
9. "Ki-Gen"
10. "Ko-Ku"
11. "Shoh-ka"
12. "Bu-Seki"
13. "Tobira-3"