Taiko Discography
The information in this discography is arranged into three sections. The first lists recordings/videos by artist. The remaining sections lists recordings and videos by title where a listing by artist is not possible, such as a compilation. English translations of Japanese titles are presented in (parenthesis), Rolling Thunder editorial comment is in [brackets].
Music/video By Artist:
Arahan
- Renaissance. Nihon Columbia, 1999. CD.
- Zipangu. Self Published, 1996. CD.
- Kaikou. 1983. LP.
- Live at Montreaux '80. CBS Sony, 1981. LP.
- Furinkazan. CBS Sony, 1979. LP.
Circle Percussion
- Kaguyahime. CD
- Drums of the World. CD
- Harumi. CD
Endo, Kenny
- Hibiki. Bindu, 1998. CD.
- Eternal Energy. Asian Improve Records, 1994. CD.
Eto, Leonard
- Leo. East Works Entertainment [EWE], 1998. CD.
Fubuki Daiko
- Fubuki. Self produced, 2001. CD.
Fuji Taiko
- Kanze-ryu yokyoku. Nishinomiya, Japan :Mercury, [195-?]. Album.
Hachijo
- Taiko Island. God Mountain, 1995. CD.
Hayase, Susan
- Jon Jang, "Self Defense!" Concerto for Jazz Ensemble and Taiko.
Soul Note, 1992. CD.
Hayashi, Eitetsu
- Tour Document Man Ray. Hal Co. ltd., 1999. VHS video.
- Wa - "ring". King Record Co., 1998. CD.
- Haru. King Record Co. 1997. CD.
- Kai Kyo. Sunrise Music inc., 1997. VHS video.
- Umi no Honoh. Sunrise Music inc., 1997. VHS video.
- Hi No Michi. King Record Co. 1996. CD.
- Kaerinamu, Iza. King Record Co. 1992. CD.
- Kanata Yori Kikoetaru Mono. King Record Co. 1991. VHS and laser disc.
- Eitetsu. King Record Co. Ltd. 1990. CD.
- Kaze no Utage. Sunrise Music co. 1987. CD.
- Sennen no Kamoku. Sunrise Music ltd., 1985. VHS video.
- Kaze no Shisha. Victor Musical Industries Inc. 1983. CD.
- Ku o Tataite Suku. Victor Musical Industries Inc. 1982. Record.
Hidano, Shuichi
- Tataite Nanbo! Drumthrob. Alm Records, 1998. CD.
J. Drums Musical Tao
- Tenkyo. Self Published, 1997. CD.
- Live Tenkyo. Self Published, 1997. VHS video.
Katari Daiko
- Commotion. Karakarakara Records, 1994. CD.
Kodo
- Saiso. Sony Records, 1999. CD. [a remix version of Ibuki].
- Rock'n' Kodo. Sony Records, 1997. Video.
- Live at the Acropolis. Tristar Music, 1997. Video [English release].
- Ibuki. Sony Records, 1996. CD.
- Live at the Acropolis, Tristar Music, 1995. Video [Japanese release].
- Live at the Acropolis, Tristar Music, 1995. CD.
- Nasca Fantasy. Tristar Music, 1994. CD.
- Kodo. Sony/Tristar, 1993. Video.
- Kaiki. Sony Records, 1992. CD.
- Gatherings. Sony Records, 1992. CD.
- Mono Prism. Sony Records, 1992. CD.
- Irodori. CBS/Sony Records, 1990. CD.
- Blessings of the Earth. CBS, 1989. CD.
- Ubu-suna. CBS, 1989. CD, Tape.
- Kodo Vs. Yosuke Yamashita in Live. Japan: Denon/Nippon Columbia, 1986. CD.
- Heartbeat Drummers of Japan. Sheffield Lab, 1985. CD.
Kishin Daiko
- Taiko, Vol 1. Black Belt Magazine Video, 1998. VHS Video. ISBN 1-58133-084-7
- Taiko, Vol 2. Black Belt Magazine Video, 1998. VHS Video. ISBN 1-58133-085-5
Kurashiki Tenryou Daiko
- Kurashiki Tenryou Daiko. Nippon Columbia, 1997. CD.
Matsuri Shu
- Yuukyoo. Crown, 1998. CD.
- Kodoo. Suncrown, 1998. Video.
- Furyuu. Suncrown, 1998. Video.
- Kyooyuu. Suncrown, 1998. Video.
- Festival of the Year End's Night. Rolling Thunder, 1997. Video.
- Shiwasu no Yo no Matsuri. Taiko Center, 199?. Video.
Matsuriza
- Matsuri Daiko. Take One, Inc, 1998. CD.
- Hayagake No Taiko. Take One, Inc, 1996. CD.
Mugenkyo
- Mugenkyo. Self published, 1997. CD.
Musashi
- Far East Groove. Japan Crown,Inc., 1998. CD.
Nihon Daiko
- The Japanese Drums, ARC Music Inc, 1998. CD.
Oedo Sukeroku Taiko
- The Drums of Tokyo. Playasound, 1997. CD
- Matsuri '96. Self Published, 1996. VHS video.
Ondekoza
- Fujiyama. JVC, 1998. Video.
- Fujiyama. JVC, 1997. CD [available in regular edition as well as a worldwide limited edition of 10,000].
- Za Ondekoza. Self produced?, 1997, CD.
- Live in Osaka '95. JVC and Japan Arts, 1995. Video.
- Typhoon. Tokyo: JVC, 1994. CD.
- Roulade. Tokyo: JVC, 1994. CD.
- Legend. Tokyo: JVC, 1994. CD.
- Live in Atlanta. S-Two Co.,1992. Video.
- New. JVC, 1989. CD.
- Kagura. Tokyo: JVC, 1989. CD.
- Ondekoza. Tape.
- Devils on Drums. Amsterdam: Im Vertrieb von BMB Ariola Munchen/ARIS, 1970/71. LP, CD.
One World Taiko
One World Taiko. Self Published, 1998. CD.
Self published cassette tape. Name? 199?
Osuwa-Daiko
- Shinano No Kuni Ichi No Miya Suwa Taiko. Victor, 1994. CD.
- Soke Oguchi Daihachi & Osuwa-Daiko, Music Craft, 199?. Album.
- Osuwa-Daiko Drums. Unesco collection, 1990. CD.
- O-Suwa-Daiko : Japanese drums. Unesco collection. Paris : Waira, 1983. album.
Sacramento Taiko Dan
- 5th Anniversay Concert. Self published, 1994. Tape
San Francisco Taiko Dojo
- Tsunami. Self published, 1997. CD
- Sound * Space * Soul. Tape.
- Live. Tape.
- Inori. CD.
- Also featured on the Japan-US Taiko Fesival tape and the Rising Sun soundtrack.
San Jose Taiko
- San Jose Taiko. Self Published. 1998. Video.
- Mo Ichido: One More Time. Self Published. 1996. CD
- Kodama, Echoes of the Soul. 1993. CD
- "Insight Through Sound" Concert. 1991. CD
- 15th Anniversary Concert. 1988. Tape.
- Jon Jang, "Are You Chinese or Charlie Chan?" Wazo's March. RPM
Records, 1984.
- San Jose Taiko Group. Bamboo Brew Productions, 1979. Tape.
Seattle Kokon Taiko Group
Soh Daiko
- Soh Daiko. New York : Lyrichord, [1991?]. CD.
Sepultura
- Against. Roadrunner, 1998. CD.
This heavy metal outfit has one track on this album (kamaitachi) co-arranged and performed with Kodo.
Uzume Taiko
- Every Part of the Animal. Zoom, 1998. CD.
- In Your Dreams. Oo Zoo May Records, 1994. CD.
- Chirashi. Flying Fish Records, 1990. CD.
Wadaiko Ichiro
- Wadaiko Ichiro. Amsterdam: Van Bassbank & Baggerman and One Way Office. 1995? CD.
Wadaiko Haguruma
Yuko Daiko, Inc.
- Two Makes One. Self Published, 1996. CD.
- Friendship Drums. Banana Records, 1991. Tape.
Zampa Ufujishi Daiko
- Nihon no Hibiki. Nippon Colubia Records. CD.
- Mafuekaji no Toyomu. Nippon Colubia Records. CD.
Music Recordings By Titles:
- Japanese Traditional Music: Percussion. Tokyo: King Records, 1990. CD.
- Matsuri: Traditional Japanese Percussion Music. Mariposa, 1997. CD.
This CD contains the same material (but slightly differnet track order) as Japanese Traditional Music: Percussion.
- Nihon no Matsuri: Taiko [Festivals of Japan: Taiko] Vol I. F.I.C.. CD.
- Nihon no Matsuri: Taiko [Festivals of Japan: Taiko] Vol II. F.I.C.. CD.
- Nihon no Taiko [Taiko of Japan]. Tokyo: King Records, 1961. album.
- Nippon Daiko no Miryoku. Tokyo: Nippon Korombia (Japan Columbia), 1983. album.
Videos By Titles:
- Introduction to Taiko. Rolling Thunder, 1997. VHS Video. 40 minutes.
- Nihon no Taiko. King Video, 1998. VHS Video. 140 minutes.
Concert recorded at the National Theater of Japan in Sept, 1997. Performers included Tokyo Dagekidan; Myojin Bayashi; Chigo Furyu; Hokuriku No Mitsuuchi Daiko and Eitetsu Hayashi with Shinichi Kinoshita.
- Nihon no Taiko: Taiko wa Odoru. King Video, 1999. VHS Video. 165 minutes.
Concert recorded at the National Theater of Japan in Sept, 1998. Features folk dances and taiko from Japan and special guests from Korea.
- Wadaiko Kyousoku Bideo (Wadaiko Instructional Video Series). Taiko Center. VHS Video.
- Arashiyama-daiko
- Buchiawase-daiko
- Choushi Hayauchi
- Hounen-daiko
- Yatai Bayashi
Instructional videos that aim to teach one song per video. The kuchi-showa and kata are clearly presented in easy to learn segments.