Toshiki Nunokawa 的第25张专辑《BC-DC-AC》，汇聚了他45年音乐生涯的精华，全部曲目均为原创。 这张专辑诞生于COVID-19疫情时期，在那个彻底改变了音乐分享方式与音乐人角色的动荡阶段，Nunokawa 希望通过作品搭建一座桥梁，连接他多年积淀的音乐与下一代的声音。标题“BC-DC-AC”是“Before, During, and After”的首字母缩写，其中的“C”自然指向 COVID-19。 尽管 Toshiki Nunokawa 以爵士吉他手和爵士教育者身份广为人知，他音乐的本质始终根植于原创作品中的乐队之声，以及他于1985年首次以领队身份组建的乐队 VALIS 的概念。在《BC-DC-AC》中，两种截然不同的声音并存：来自与他合作多年的同辈阵容 VALIS Quattro，以及由二十多岁音乐人组成的 Neutrio+。爵士、摇滚、放克、电子等元素自然交融，结晶为独一无二的“Nunokawa Sound”，可以被形容为 progressive jazz-rock。 由 Sora Ichikawa 担当混音的《Queen Cardamom》融合了电子质感，展现出 modern jazz-funk 的风貌。Sora Ichikawa（键盘、编程）、Haruna Makiyama（贝斯）和 Toyoaki Sekine（鼓）这几位当红年轻音乐人为专辑注入了鲜活的声响，成为一大亮点。Nunokawa 的吉他演奏在这坚实基础上游走，旋律优美、充满律动且感性，已臻真正的圆熟之境。这是 Toshiki Nunokawa 在70岁生日之际，为定义自身职业生涯献上的杰作。 Toshiki Nunokawa's 25th album as bandleader, "BC-DC-AC" is a culmination of his 45-year musical career and consists entirely of original compositions. This album was conceived during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has drastically changed the way music is shared and the role of musicians. During this turbulent period, Nunokawa conceived an album that would serve as a bridge between the music he has cultivated over the years and the music of the next generation. The title "BC-DC-AC" stands for the initials of "Before, During, and After." The "C' of course, stands for COVID-19. While Toshiki Nunokawa is well-known as a jazz guitarist and jazz instructor, the essence of his music lies in the band sound of his original compositions and the concept of VALIS (The band he first formed as the leader in 1985). In this album, songs featuring two distinct sounds coexist: one from VALIS Quattro, the band of peers he's played with for many years, and the other from Neutrio+, a band featuring musicians in their 20s. Elements of jazz, rock, funk, electronica, and more naturally fuse together, crystallizing into a unique "Nunokawa Sound." If I had to label it, I'd call it progressive jazz-rock. "Queen Cardamom," mixed by the genius Sora Ichikawa, features an electronica-infused sound that can be described as modern jazz-funk. The vibrant sound of these in-demand young musicians-Sora Ichikawa (keyboards, programming), Haruna Makiyama (b), and Toyoaki Sekine (ds)-is a highlight. Nunokawa's guitar playing, riding on top of this foundation, remains consistent. Always melodic, groovy, and sensual, his playing has reached a state of true maturity. This is Toshiki Nunokawa's career-defining masterpiece, released as he approaches his 70th birthday.