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. 

In 1976, he released his first solo album, Seychelles. From then, he released Ready To Fly, Blue Lagoon and many other hit classics in rapid-fire way. The album Rainbow Goblins released in 1981 became his magnum-opus, shining brilliantly amongst all instrumental albums released in the Japanese music scene. He has collaborated with several other musical giants, notably Lee Ritenour Santana, Narada Michael Walden, Sheila E. and the other musicians from LA in both live acts and albums. Throughout the '70s, '80s and '90s, he continued his solo output, releasing song under Kitty Records until 1984 and EMI from 1985 to 2000. In 2000, he formed his own personal record label, Lagoon Records. Since then, he has energetically been carrying out nationwide tours every year.

Takanaka’s playful melodies combined with the funky grooves, slight Latin influence & shimmering production gives this album a bright, inviting sound with a warm, tropical feel that few fusion albums can match. It’s a fantastic & easily digestible experience that won’t leave you dissatisfied at all. — (via Rate Your Music)
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Mastered and cut by Alex Wharton

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Label: Kitty Records 
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Clear Sky Blue Vinyl
Country: Japan
Reissued: 2024 / Original Release: 1976
Genre: Jazz Fusion
Style: City Pop, Jazz-Funk, Jazz-Rock

File under: Japanese Jazz
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