Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his solo debut, this album features remastered versions of popular Kitty Years albums by Japan's leading guitarist, Masayoshi Takanaka.
Masayoshi Takanaka is a rising star in the current global Japanese fusion boom, and is enjoying immense popularity not only in Japan but also in the West.
The albums were remastered and cut at Abbey Road Studios in London using high-resolution audio from the original master tapes. All three albums were remastered and cut by Abbey Road's renowned engineer, Alex Wharton. Each album will be released on colored vinyl, enhancing the image of the jacket artwork. Welcome to the kingdom of summer! The album kicks off with the line, "It's so hot! I want to go somewhere," and A1, with its reggae rhythm, takes you straight into the summer world. Takanaka's lustrous, soaring guitar creates a perpetual summer mood throughout the album. Packed with killer summer tunes, including the all-out Latin tune "CUBAN HEELS," featuring Orquesta del Sol, and the funky guitar explosion over an electric beat, "DANCING TO CAT GUITAR." (Original release date: July 10, 1984) Remastering and Cutting: Alex Wharton (Abbey Road Studios, London)
