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Noriki is keyboardist Soichi Noriki – who plays Fender Rhodes, Hammond, and other keys here in a setting that's a nice blend of soulful fusion and some of the Japanese crossover modes of the time. There's just a bit of vocals on the record – courtesy of singer Yuri Kokubu but the album moves along with its strongest focus on the instrumental solos – which includes work from Shin Kazuhara on trumpet, Yasuo Hirouchi on trombone, and the great Jake Concepcion on tenor, alto, and baritone – an artist we love from some great records of the 60s, but haven't ever heard this late in his career. The whole thing's got a warm, sunny fusion vibe that really fits the cover – and titles include "You Can Make It", "When The Rain Stops", "Uncle Bearcat", "Easy Way", "Mild Live", and "Night Lights".

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Label: Eastworld, Universal Music Group, HMV Record Shop
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Clear Vinyl
Reissued: 2024 / Original Release: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Jazz
Style: Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Smooth Jazz

File under: Japanese Jazz
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