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Originally released in 1970 as TBM-3, Debut introduced saxophonist Takao Uematsu, a rising talent who also played with the George Otsuka Group. His expressive tone, fiery spirit, and technical command—strongly influenced by Joe Henderson—set him apart from other Japanese players of his generation. 

Recorded on November 19, 1970, the album features Uematsu leading a quartet and quintet lineup with George Otsuka (drums), Yoshio Suzuki (bass), Sadayasu Fujii (Fender piano), and Takashi Imai (trombone). 

A cornerstone of early Three Blind Mice, Debut captures the adventurous energy of Japan’s emerging jazz scene. This 2025 vinyl-only reissue is pressed on 180g vinyl in Japan, remastered and cut by Bernie Grundman, and faithfully reproduces the original package with obi strip and insert. — (via Jazz Messengers)

Vinyl tracklist:

A1 Inside Parts
Written-By – Takao Uematsu

A2 Stella By Starlight
Written-By – V. Young

B1 T.I.
Written-By – Yoshio Suzuki

B2 Sleep, My Love
Written-By – Yoshio Suzuki

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Label: Sony Music, Three Blind Mice
Series: Three Blind Mice
Format: Vinyl, LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo
Reissued: 2025 / Original Release: 1970
Genre: Jazz
Style: Post Bop, Contemporary Jazz, Japanese Jazz

File under: Jazz // Japanese Jazz
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