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SoSaLa CDs in Japan

If you’re looking to buy SoSaLa CDs in Japan, there’s a dedicated local outlet that has carried all of his releases from New York since 2011.

El Sur Records – Tokyo

  • Address: 〒112-0014 東京都文京区関口1-2-7 奥村ビル102 / Okumura Bldg. 102
    1-2-7 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
    Postal Code: 112-0014, Japan
  • Phone: 03-6416-9967
  • Email: info@elsurrecords.com
  • Nearest Station: Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Edogawabashi Station (Exit 3, ~3 minutes walk)
  • Hours: 15:00–21:00 (closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays) 

What they carry:
El Sur Records exclusively stocks all SoSaLa CDs released in New York since 2011, including:

  • Nu World Trash (2011)
  • Nu World Trashed (2020)
  • 1994 – Live at CBGB (2024)
  • 1987 – Hajime (2026)
  • 1993 (2023)
  • 1983 – Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival & Rathausplatz Bern (2025)
  • 2026 – American Dream Trash DiscogsDiscogs

How to order:
You can order directly from their website: http://elsurrecords.com/?s=SoSaLa 

About the store:
Run by Harada-san, a longtime friend of SoSaLa and former customer of SoSaLa’s music company, POP BIZ Ltd. in Tokyo. El Sur Records is known for its global music curation and is a hub for rare and international releases.

Tip: If you’re in Tokyo, visiting El Sur Records is a great way to explore SoSaLa’s complete discography in physical form, especially for collectors or fans seeking limited editions.

2026 – American Dream Trash

2026 – American Dream Trash (buy here) represents the highly anticipated sequel to Nu World Trash (2011). This album, produced and mixed over two years, encapsulates more than four decades of artistic exploration, performance, and commitment across Europe, Asia, and the United States. It exemplifies SoSaLa’s unwavering dedication to transcending musical boundaries while initiating a new chapter in his career as a musician, composer, bandleader, and activist based in New York. Notably, jazz pioneer Ornette Coleman recognized SoSaLa years ago, calling him “the freest sax player in rock music” and highlighting his innovative contributions to the genre.

The genesis of American Dream Trash can be traced back to 2023, when SoSaLa reconnected with the esteemed multi-instrumentalist Mark C, following their collaborative efforts on 1993 (2023). Impressed by Mark C’s powerful yet nuanced approach to No Wave-inspired sound, SoSaLa extended an invitation for an improvisation session at Deepsea Studio in Hoboken, New Jersey, in August 2024.

During this session, SoSaLa demonstrated his artistic versatility by contributing vocals, tenor saxophone, and various percussion instruments, while Mark C provided vocals, electric guitar, electric bass, bass loops, and synthesizers. The productive synergy between the two musicians ultimately led SoSaLa to invite Mark C to formally join SoSaLa.

The album features a distinguished roster of contributors, including Volker Goetze (trumpet, flugelhorn, and electronics), Andy Weintraub, Ronnie Burrage, and Issa Sow (drums and percussion), as well as spoken-word artists David Belmont and Ed Haas.

2026 – American Dream Trash delivers SoSaLa’s characteristic fusion of NO WAVE rock, free jazz, noise, electronics, and World music, featuring spontaneous, improvised lyrics alongside defined spoken-word elements. This album promises to engage listeners with its innovative artistic vision and profound musical exploration.