Naoya Matsuoka - September Wind
WARNER PIONEER M-6006 Japan 1982
US$1280~1480
A representative of the Latin fusion scene in Japan.
This is the best album released before Wishing stopped activities.
Chick Corea - Return To Forever
POLYDOR MPF 1136 Japan 1978
US$9.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
A hit that opened the door to fusion music.
A highly transparent work that exudes a pastoral comfort throughout.
Chick Corea - Return To Forever
POLYDOR MP 2273 Japan 1972
US$579~1080
A hit that opened the door to fusion music.
A highly transparent work that exudes a pastoral comfort throughout.
Fusion, Classic Rock, Latin Jazz
CBS SONY 40AP 787~8 Japan 1977
US$7.98
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Scratch/damage on Cover, Media Soiled
*The image is not from the actual item.
A mix of passionate performances and highly polished studio recordings.
Enjoy Santana's magnificently wild guitar playing to your heart's content.
CBS SONY SOPU-84 Japan 1974
US$25.12
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover
CBS SONY 25AP 2020 Japan 1981
US$380~749
*The image is not from the actual item.
CBS's later masterpiece albums
After producing a jazz album with Herbie Hancock, this pop and rock masterpiece sees the band return to their roots and take on their signature Latin style.
Astrud Gilberto - Best Of Astrud Gilberto
VERVE MV-2001, SE 6712 Japan 1971
US$3480~3980
Bossa Nova songstress.
An excellent work from his time with Verve.
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
Easy Listening, Bossa Nova, Latin Jazz
A&M AML 15, AML-15 Japan 1968
US$580~780
*The image is not from the actual item.
A classic among classics!
A unique style with two female vocalists singing in a cool manner.
Bossanova, Kayōkyoku, Latin Jazz, City Pop
EXPRESS ETP-72303 Japan 1978
US$479~879
*The image is not from the actual item.
This is the first album under the name Yumi Matsutoya after she changed her name from Yumi Arai.
Released in 1978. A relaxed, grown-up sound.
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '77 - Carnival
Epic ECPN-20-SM Japan 1973
US$17.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Shigeo Sekito - Special Sound Series Vol 2 The Word
Easy Listening, Easy Listening, Latin Jazz, Jazz-Funk
NIPPON COLUMBIA COJY-9550 Japan 2025
US$38.41
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi, Green Vinyl
The popular album that includes "The Word II," which has attracted attention from around the world, is being re-released on a different color LP!
Includes the masterpiece "The Word II," a magical track with a Balearic, dreamy, and psychedelic electronic organ.
Billy Joel - 52nd Street (- Master Sound)
Pop Rock, Ballad, Latin Jazz, AOR
CBS SONY 30AP 1955 Japan 1982
US$17.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER
The sixth album, "New York 52nd Street," topped the US charts for eight consecutive weeks.
Includes Billie's signature ballad "Honesty," as well as hits "Big Shot" and "My Life."
Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto - Getz / Gilberto
Cool Jazz, Bossanova, Latin Jazz
VERVE MV 2099 Japan 1977
US$28.69
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
The masterpiece of bossa nova, the eternal "Silent Passion."
A miraculous fusion of jazz and Brazilian music.
CBS SONY 25AP 990 Japan 1978
US$780~1480
A masterpiece that will go down in fusion album history, combining elements of various genres.
This work was released in 1978. It is filled with songs that were born from the exquisite blend of Jazz/Fusion-based sounds, Progressive Rock, and elements of Latin and other world music.
Lee Ritenour - Lee Ritenour In Rio
JVC VIJ-6312 Japan 1979
US$7.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Discoloration on Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
Refreshing Brazilian fusion.
Published in Brisa Brasileira.
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Fool On The Hill
A&M AML 23, AML-23 Japan 1969
US$280~580
*The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece filled with the finest Brazilian pop sounds.
The inclusion of an orchestra creates a cool and unique atmosphere that goes beyond simple bossa nova.
Chick Corea - Light As A Feather
POLYDOR MP 2304 Japan 1973
US$1480~2480
Return to Forever's musical utopia
Chick Corea's vision of jazz fusion aesthetic perfection.
New Wave, Cha-Cha, Pop Rock, Latin Jazz
A&M AMP-28092 Japan 1984
US$480~1880
*The image is not from the actual item.
A pioneering musician from the UK.
A mix of jazz, salsa and pop elements.
CBS SONY 25AP 1152 Japan 1978
US$480~780
*The image is not from the actual item.
The sixth album, "New York 52nd Street," topped the US charts for eight consecutive weeks.
Includes Billie's signature ballad "Honesty," as well as hits "Big Shot" and "My Life."
Psychedelic Rock, Afro-Cuban, Latin Jazz, Jazz-Rock, Afro-Cuban Jazz
CBS SONY SOPL 130, SOPL-130 Japan 1972
US$480~1280
*The image is not from the actual item.
It's a masterpiece that is mainly instrumental music and is structured like a concept album.
The fourth album released in 1972. The fusion style became stronger from this album, and seven of the ten songs were instrumental. It reached number eight on the Billboard 200 and number six on the R&B chart.
Perez Prado & His Orchestra - Patricia / Mambo No. 8
Easy Listening, Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Mambo
RCA 4470446 US 1984
US$7.76
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Generic
Sticker on Cover, Tear on Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
Pop Rock, Ballad, Latin Jazz, Classic Rock
COLUMBIA FC 35609, 35609 US 1978
US$249~1080
*The image is not from the actual item.
The sixth album, "New York 52nd Street," topped the US charts for eight consecutive weeks.
Includes Billie's signature ballad "Honesty," as well as hits "Big Shot" and "My Life."
Naoya Matsuoka, Wesing - Show (SHM-CD)
WARNER MUSIC JAPAN WPCL-12593 Japan 2017
US$14.05
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED
Soundtrack album for the Kobe Portopia Expo pavilion.
The fusion with the thick horn ensemble creates a new charm.
Santana - Welcome (- Embossed Sleeve)
Jazz-Rock, Latin Jazz, Classic Rock
CBS SONY SOPN 55, SOPN-55 Japan 1973
US$579~1480
Released in 1973. The more you listen to this album the deeper it gets.
A masterpiece with a Latin atmosphere that seeps straight into your heart.
Astrud Gilberto - Best Of Astrud Gilberto
VERVE SMV-2001 Japan 1967
US$21.55
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Minor Scratch on Media
*The image is not from the actual item.
Bossa Nova songstress.
An excellent work from his time with Verve.
