About

Masayoshi Takanaka, born in Tokyo in 1953, began his professional career in 1971 by playing guitar and bass guitar in the prog rock band Flied Egg with Hiro Tsunoda and the late Shigeru Narumo. In 1972, he joined The Sadistic Mika Band as a guitarist. 

An Insatiable High, initially released in 1977 and now reissued in 2024, is a fusion masterpiece that seamlessly blends jazz, funk, soul and smooth jazz. Its innovative sound, where smooth jazz seamlessly intertwines with hip elevator music, has made it a highly sought-after album among music enthusiasts and collectors. Takanaka's groundbreaking work laid the groundwork for the development of video game music and the popular city pop genre. With its sophisticated melodies and infectious rhythms, An Insatiable High continues to captivate listeners, solidifying its status as a timeless classic. — (via Juno)

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Label: Kitty Records 
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Clear Yellow Vinyl
Country: Japan
Reissued: 2024 / Original Release: 1977
Genre: Jazz Fusion
Style: City Pop, Jazz-Funk, Jazz-Rock

File under: Japanese Jazz
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