About

Takeru Muraoka, a saxophonist has played an active part in a group that symbolized the times, including Hideo Shiraki Quintet, Terumasa Hino Quartet, Count Buffaloes led by Akira Ishikawa, and Freedom Unity. He pursued a cutting-edge musicality while in the mainstream and led the Japanese jazz scene. As a sideman, he wields a number of works, while leaving leaders such as Takeru and Ride and Tie, who have a strong presence in the era. Paris's Superfly Records release a reissue in collaboration with Universal Music Japan and Production Dessinee; of the very and sought after Japanese modal jazz rarity 'Takeru', originally released on Philips Japan in 1970. — via Label

↓
Label: Superfly Records, Universal Music Group, Production Dessinée
Series: Universal Dessinee
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold
Reissued: 2021 / Original Release: 1970
Genre: Jazz
Style: Post Bop, Fusion, Modal

File under: Japanese Jazz
⦿