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Selected by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds) as part of the SOUND FUJI / KING Jazz RE:Generation series.

Originally recorded on July 17, 1980 at King Studio #2, Tokyo.

Legendary Japanese jazz bassist Isao Suzuki recorded this vibrant session in 1980 alongside his longtime collaborator Tsuyoshi Yamamoto. 

Infused throughout with the infectious rhythms of Brazilian music, the album captures a festive spirit brought to life by an all-star lineup including Takayuki Kato, Ichiro Doi, and Donald Bailey. 

Personnel:

Bass, Piccolo Bass – Isao Suzuki
Drums, Harmonica – Donald Bailey
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Takayuki Kato
Electric Piano, Vocoder – Ichiro Doi
Percussion, Vocals – Francis
Piano, Spinet – Tsuyoshi Yamamoto

Personnel:

Bass, Piccolo Bass – Isao Suzuki
Drums, Harmonica – Donald Bailey
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Takayuki Kato
Electric Piano, Vocoder – Ichiro Doi
Percussion, Vocals – Francis
Piano, Spinet – Tsuyoshi Yamamoto

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SOUND FUJI explores King Records' legendary catalog and unearths exceptional, rare and unknown musical gems from Japan. King Records has been releasing music since 1931. Follow 180g-soundfuji.bandcamp.com for weekly updates and amazing music discoveries, and dig into the archives of one of the most prestigious labels in Japan!

KING Jazz RE:Generation is a series of digital compilations and albums exploring King Records' prestigious jazz catalog, carefully selected by Japanese jazz expert Yusuke Ogawa.

Yusuke Ogawa has been running the Universounds store in Tokyo since 2001, specializing in jazz and second-hand, rare, and collector records. He is also a reissue supervisor, label manager, DJ, and music writer. Known for his vast musical knowledge, eye for detail, and archival skills, Ogawa has worked on more than 250 reissues and compilations – including the highly praised Deep Jazz Reality and Project Re:Vinyl series. He is the co-author of the Wa-Jazz Disc Guide and the Independent Black Jazz of America books. — (via Label)

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Label: Paddle Wheel Records, King Records
Series: SOUND FUJI / KING Jazz RE:Generation
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Reissued: 2025 / Original: 1981
Genre: Jazz
Style: Free Jazz, Avant Garde, Japanese Jazz

File under: Jazz // Japanese Jazz
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