mama!milk - Concert at Art Gummi Kanazawa, 2022 (2023) Hi-Res

An instrumental duo consisting of accordionist Yuko Ikoma and contrabassist Kosuke Shimizu. He has performed in various spaces in various cities such as Berlin, Venice, Paris, Shanghai, etc. as well as various places in Japan, such as lounges, galleries, temples, botanical gardens, museums, ruined buildings, and festivals. The duo's performance—the gentle tones that depict various worlds in what you listen to is called "Cinema for Ears" or "Musical Calligraphy", and carefully weaves sounds while entwining the atmosphere of each space. Her performance has been highly acclaimed all over the world.

On the other hand, he has an established reputation for his albums produced by inviting numerous guest musicians, as well as his collaborative work “meets” series. He is involved in various activities such as music production for works and stage works.

In 2003, she released her 3rd album, Gala de Caras, and in 2004, she released the 3rd in the series, meets#3 yoshiyuki toyoshima. In May 2005, he released a contemporary dance piece, Deep Layer of Blue op.4 (dance: Sanae Kuroko, music: Yuko Ikoma, Kosuke Shimizu), whose delicate yet bold sound creations evaluated.

In recent years, from simple accordion and contrabass duos, to trios and quartets with guests, and ensembles organized for each album* (mama!milk "Fragrance of Notes" ensemble / mama!milk "Parade" ensemble). In addition to performing in various styles, he has been active in a wide range of fields, including guest appearances in live performances and recordings of numerous artists, providing music for the stage, movies, animations, CF, Web sites, installations, etc., and writing new music. He freely develops fascinating activities ranging from

As yuko ikoma, Ikoma also released a solo album featuring a music box, "esquisse," and Eric Satie's cover album, "Moisture with Music Box." As one of the best contrabass players, Shimizu has participated in many projects, including the Toyama Takeo Orchestra. He also recorded and edited "esquisse" and "Quietude".

mama!milk Charade ensemble Live at Art Gummi Kanazawa, 2nd Oct. 2023 Yuko Ikoma, Accordion Keiko Sugih,ara Erhu,etc. Daiho Soga, Flute, Cavaquinho, etc. Kosuke Shimizu, Contrabass.