From “Dragon Ball Z” to Fuji Rock — saxophonist Patrick Bartley finds jazz in J-pop, blending anime, Vocaloid and bebop into a second language. japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/… #culture #music #jpop #jazz #jmusicensemble #patrickbartley
Finding jazz in J-pop: Patrick Bartley’s musical second language
The J-Music Ensemble leader translates Japanese culture into a classic American musical tradition.Ryne Hisada (The Japan Times)