Makoto Nakura’s Wood and Forest Album has been released. Head over to the following places to purchase this album filled with marimba and vibraphone music:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Wood-Forest-Makoto-Nakura/dp/B0086VZ852

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wood-and-forest/id568395763

CDBaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/makotonakura2

My personal favorite is the Duo for Viola and Vibraphone. This three movement work really blends the beauty of the vibraphone and the viola. Both instruments are played in a very relaxing style that invokes visions of a sitting by the fire in a northern woods cabin. This was also the first recording of the world’s largest vibraphone. I don’t have the details on how large it is exactly but I will try and find out.

It was great to see this entire project fully funded on Kickstarter. For more information and the latest news visit the Kickstarter page.