Apparently, Jo Ha Kyü approximately translates to "beginning, break, rapid" in that all things should begin slowly, accelerate, and then end quickly. Gaspar spent three weeks in Japan recording with a treasure trove of musicians and (I'm assuming) that these recordings were then edited and mixed to create the magnificent title track.
On the title track there are: Eiko Ishibashi (vocals, piano and drums); Keiji Haino (vocals); Kakushin Nishihara (vocals and satsuma biwa); Ryuichi Sakamoto (piano); Hiromichi Sakamoto (electric cello); Sachiko M (sine wave); Otomo Yoshihide (turntable); Leonard Eto (wadaiko); Kazutoki Umezu (tenor saxophone); Kazuki Tomokawa (voice, guitar); and (obviously) Gaspar Claus throughout on cello.
On this Japanese digital edition there are also two additional "First Contacts" with Hiromichi Sakamoto and Otomo Yoshihide respectively that I again assume are the full recordings of their collaborations.
CD released on Modest Launch in 2013.
Jo Ha Kyü