About

This album represents one of Seiichi Nakamura’s ideals a vision where the saxophone soars freely like a bird, liberating the listener and guiding them into a new world.

During his time with the Yosuke Yamashita Trio, Nakamura poured his entire being into every note, weaving flashes of inspiration and raw impulses into powerful blows in the early 1970s. With this work, he undergoes yet another transformation. As Nakamura himself described: “Sharing space with everyone, feeling as if we’re flying freely like birds that’s the ideal.” Here, layers of sound and moments of silence expand the sonic space, and within it, Nakamura’s saxophone runs vibrantly and unrestrained. Highlights include the exhilarating “Wolf’s Theme”, inspired by Kazumasa Hirai’s Wolf Guy series; the nostalgic melodies and relaxed groove of “Harappa”; elegant, richly textured interpretations of standards like “Body & Soul” and “I Can’t Get Started”; and the dynamic, liberating energy of “Viva Giappone”. In every track, Nakamura’s ideal is vividly realized. Featuring contributions from Toshiyuki Daitoku, Aki Takase, and Ryojiro Furusawa. — (via Label)

Vinyl Tracklist
A1 Wolf's Theme
A2 Harappa
A3 Body And Soul
B1 Doxie
B2 Chattanooga Choo-Choo
B3 I Can't Get Started
B4 Viva Giappone

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Label: Teichiku Records
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue
Reissued: 2026 / Originally Released: 1978
Genre: Jazz
Style: Jazz-Funk, Fusion

File under: Japanese Jazz
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