Jinashi Tarot by John Garner

Improvisations for solo jinashi shakuhachi, recorded whilst on solitary retreat in the North Pennines. Most tracks were inspired by a Tarot card draw immediately preceding play. Many thanks to Patrick Valenza whose stunning Deviant Moon deck has become a constant companion.

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‘Straight away it's clear Garner has an attractive sound, a good ear and a straightforward approach… some beautiful eerie moments’ - Clive Bell (BAMBOO, Newsletter of the European Shakuhachi Society)

Tracklist

1.	The Hermit	3:19

2.	Ace of Pentacles	2:57

3.	Four of Wands	2:03

4.	King of Cups	2:18

5.	Obedient Blue	3:46

6.	Four of Cups	2:49

7.	Eight of Pentacles	2:11

8.	Lies & Despair	3:38

9.	Page of Pentacles	1:16

10.	Temperance	2:26

11.	Place of Shelter	1:24

12.	Queen of Swords	2:47

13.	Eight of Wands	2:55

14.	Nine of Cups	2:48

15.	Knight of Pentacles	2:00

16.	Ace of Wands	2:46

Credits

released May 10, 2025

Featured instruments:

2.5 Taimu by Ken LaCosse
2.67 jinashi by Perry Yung
1.8 Mujitsu by Ken LaCosse

Recorded, mixed and mastered by John Garner
Recorded 13-17 March 2025 in Nenthead, Cumbria
Artwork and design by John Garner

Many thanks to Christian 'Bainn' Briggs for thoughtful feedback on the recordings

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