A&M AMP-6071, SP-4790 Japan 1979
US$199~480
*The image is not from the actual item.
A timeless Herb Alpert masterpiece.
A trumpeter who is known for his wide range of styles including jazz, rock and pop.
BLUE NOTE GP 3120, GP-3120 Japan 1977
US$299~680
*The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece that represents the fusion boom of the time.
Crews on acoustic guitar and Lee Ritenour on electric guitar.
POLYDOR 28MM 0225 Japan 1982
US$299~880
*The image is not from the actual item.
A big hit album by the British fusion band "Shakatak"
Their third hit album included the hit song "Invitations."
JVC VIJ-6301, JVC-6301 Japan 1978
US$249~449
*The image is not from the actual item.
Debut album of Japanese fusion band, Native Sun
This is a highly acclaimed album in the United States by Native Son, a band formed in the midst of the fusion boom by musicians with jazz backgrounds.
WARNER BROS P-10385W Japan 1977
US$350~580
*The image is not from the actual item.
A group of the finest craftsmen in New York.
The second album from this legendary band, which brings together top-notch session musicians.
MCA VIM-6269 Japan 1981
US$280~580
*The image is not from the actual item.
An 80's work that represents the height of maturity and sophistication of jazz fusion.
Urban and mellow, the Crusaders present "adult jazz".
POLYDOR 28MM 0313 Japan 1983
US$549~780
*The image is not from the actual item.
Includes the popular song "Dark Is the Night."
The fourth album released in 1983.
LAX AW-1015 Japan 1976
US$280~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
The famous harmonica player from "WAR"!
This is an impressive album with nostalgic harmonica playing in the background of tight playing.
Jazz-Funk, Fusion, Hard Bop, Contemporary Jazz, Afrobeat
PHONOGRAM EW-8048 Japan 1977
US$380~1080
*The image is not from the actual item.
This album contains a live performance from 1976, in which Sadao Watanabe won the Grand Prize at the Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival.
The "Sadao Watanabe Recital" held at the Tokyo Postal Savings Hall on October 19, 1976, won the Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival Grand Prize in the jazz category. This is the recording of that event.
Tatsuro Yamashita - It's A Poppin' Time
RCA RVL-4701～2, RVL-4701, RVL-4702 Japan 1978
US$5980~12980
*The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece live album from Tatsuro's early days.
A jazzy and rich soul space.
ELECTRIC BIRD K28P-6130 Japan 1981
US$380~680
*The image is not from the actual item.
A work by pianist and arranger Dave Matthews.
Includes songs ranging from groovy to mellow.
Manhattan Transfer - Bodies And Souls
Jazz-Funk, Contemporary Jazz, Vocal, Swing
ATLANTIC P-11277 Japan 1983
US$280~580
*The image is not from the actual item.
FLYING DISK VIJ-6006 Japan 1977
US$480~580
*The image is not from the actual item.
A stunning live album from Nabe Sada in the late 70s.
Released in 1977. Recorded live at the Tokyo Koseinenkin Hall. Beginning with the refreshing Cross Over Sound track "Just Cruisin'", this album conveys the enthusiasm of the time.
Stanley Clarke - Journey To Love
ATLANTIC P-10081A Japan 1975
US$380~1020
A genius bass player.
This was their third studio album, released in 1975.
MCA VIM-6289 Japan 1982
US$980~1480
*The image is not from the actual item.
A long-lived fusion group representing the East Coast of the United States.
A mellow album featuring beautiful alto sounds.
Dave Grusin - Live In Japan With Special Guest
JVC VIJ-6338 Japan 1980
US$879~1480
*The image is not from the actual item.
An album packed with great performances of smooth jazz.
Recorded at Osaka Festival Hall.
TAPPAN ZEE 25AP 2686 Japan 1983
US$350~580
*The image is not from the actual item.
Bob James' 11th album includes "Marco Polo," a familiar song from the Suntory commercial.
This album features a sexy and catchy jacket, a departure from the creepy and unpopular jacket work of the previous album. The first track, "Ludwig," features a fusion arrangement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.
WARNER BROS BS 3061 US 1977
US$380~780
*The image is not from the actual item.
A group of the finest craftsmen in New York.
The second album from this legendary band, which brings together top-notch session musicians.
VICTOR VIH-28171 Japan 1984
US$6480~6980
Yasuko Agawa's 9th album, titled "LA Night," is popular at overseas clubs.
A masterpiece recorded in LA by jazz singer Yasuko Agawa. Includes the classic "LA Night," as well as other excellent numbers such as "Meant To Be" and "Dance Mary Dance."
MCA VIM-6310 Japan 1983
US$480~579
*The image is not from the actual item.
"Spyro Gyra" continues to reign as the top fusion group!
The refreshing and innovative sound led by the saxophone resonates pleasantly.
Mayumi Itsuwa - Live II / Telling The Truth
UM SOLL 123-UM Japan 1975
US$229~579
*The image is not from the actual item.
A live album featuring a host of talented musicians.
Released in 1975. The second live album recorded at the now defunct Shibuya Jan Jan small theater.
George Benson - Summertime / 2001 / Theme From Good King Bad
CTI CML-1 Japan 1977
US$449~780
A cover of a classic song from the past.
George Benson, American jazz guitarist.
MCA VIM-5557 Japan 1979
US$350~1080
A live album bursting with soulful grooves.
This is a live album by the Crusaders released in 1974. It features a powerful performance that brings together the energies of jazz, soul, and funk in a straightforward manner, even though the band was in the transitional period of evolving into fusion.
Takayuki Inoue Band - Taiyonihoero! Original Soundtrack Yomigaere Anokeijitachiyo
Soundtrack, Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Funk
POLYDOR MR 7023 Japan 1977
US$499~879
*The image is not from the actual item.
MCA VIM-6198 Japan 1979
US$350~780
Joe Sample's West Coast Jazz
A brilliant performance by a keyboardist who represents the sophisticated sound of West Coast jazz.
Takayuki Inoue Band - Kizu darake no Tenshi
POLYDOR DR 1888, 2082 429 Japan 1974
US$249~449
*The image is not from the actual item.
BLUE NOTE BN-LA737-H US 1977
US$580~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece that represents the fusion boom of the time.
Crews on acoustic guitar and Lee Ritenour on electric guitar.
ATLANTIC P-8571A Japan 1975
US$480~1780
Jazz flutist "Herbie Mann"
A work that explores the disco sound.
TRANSCONTINENT INF 9004, INF-9004 US 1979
US$380~980
Once you hear it, you won't be able to get it out of your head.
An impressive album with a refreshing tropical sound.
Sadao Watanabe - California Shower
Free Jazz, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Soul-Jazz
FLYING DISK VIJ-4003 Japan 1978
US$648~790
*The image is not from the actual item.
It features a pleasant melody and sound.
Released in 1981, this is an important work in Sadao Watanabe's career.
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
Atlantic AMCY-4056 Japan 1996
US$449~449
*The image is not from the actual item.
The two brilliant talents of Seoul New Century come together in a beautiful way.
A masterpiece of a male-female soul duet album.
BLUE THUMB YX-8142-AU Japan 1978
US$249~780
*The image is not from the actual item.
The pinnacle of jazz funk, a visual world of sound
A representative album from the Crusaders' golden age.
Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Electro
TAPPAN ZEE 28AP 2945 Japan 1984
US$579~2980
Bob James, a leading jazz fusion and adult contemporary artist
He works on a wide range of music, from drama music and background music to classical music.
MCA MCA-5108 US 1980
US$399~1080
*The image is not from the actual item.
Spyro Gyra's third album following their smash hit second
This is the third album by Spyro Gyra, a synonymous fusion band, and was certified gold after selling 500,000 copies five years after its release.
Jazz-Funk, Soul, Easy Listening, Fusion
A&M AMP-28037 Japan 1981
US$230~580
Trumpet Magic in the City
A work that develops a sophisticated, adult pop sound.
Vocal, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Minneapolis Sound
NPG 70004-2, 70004 US 2001
US$449~767
*The image is not from the actual item.
An organic, jazzy masterpiece from a solitary genius.
He continues to have a huge influence on artists and music fans around the world.
WARNER BROS BSK 2983 US 1977
US$579~780
A masterpiece that established Benson's popularity.
Full of fusion sounds that highlight the guitar.
MCA MCA-5254 US 1981
US$199~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
An 80's work that represents the height of maturity and sophistication of jazz fusion.
Urban and mellow, the Crusaders present "adult jazz".
Kumi Koda - Best-first Things-
J-pop, RnB/Swing, Jazz-Funk, Swing, Downtempo, Ballad
avex RZCD-45252/3 Japan 2005
US$249~449
*The image is not from the actual item.
An overwhelming presence that encapsulates the trajectory of the diva's career.
A vibrant best-of selection capturing the brilliance of Koda Kumi's early career.
Eric Gale - In The Shade Of A Tree
JVC VIJ-28018 Japan 1982
US$249~780
*The image is not from the actual item.
Superb smooth jazz that will make you feel the sunshine and breeze.
A renowned guitarist paints a 'Shaded Afternoon'.
Wilton Felder - Inherit The Wind
MCA VIM-6240 Japan 1980
US$280~879
A warm sound world created by the lustrous saxophone tone and elegant bass line.
This is a solo album released in 1980 by Wilton Felder, a saxophonist/bassist known as a member of The Crusaders.
Goro Noguchi - Tokiniha Larry Carlton No Youni
POLYDOR MR 3040 Japan 1977
US$279~579
*The image is not from the actual item.
BLUE THUMB BA-6030 US 1978
US$449~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
The pinnacle of jazz funk, a visual world of sound
A representative album from the Crusaders' golden age.
Stanley Clarke - I Wanna Play For You (Guest: Jeff Beck)
NEMPEROR KZ2 35680 US 1979
US$449~680
A jazz-funk celebration performed by a masterful bassist.
A masterpiece of fusion that explodes with pure love for playing.
ABC YX-8159-AB Japan 1979
US$249~579
Joe Sample's West Coast Jazz
A brilliant performance by a keyboardist who represents the sophisticated sound of West Coast jazz.
LIBERTY LT-51113 US 1981
US$580~980
An exquisite soundscape from the king of smooth jazz.
A sophisticated, urban soundscape filled with relaxation and beauty.
Crusaders - Rhapsody And Blues (- Embossed Sleeve)
Jazz-Funk, Smooth Jazz, Fusion
MCA MCA-5124 US 1980
US$350~580
*The image is not from the actual item.
The Crusaders paint a groovy, urban rhapsody.
The jazz-funk pioneer fuses a mellow AOR sensibility into a mature, smooth sound.
Jazz-Funk, Fusion, Avant-garde Jazz
CBS SONY 28AH 1943 Japan 1985
US$580~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
His first solo work, led by saxophone, is a melodic and passionate fusion masterpiece that expresses his roots.
This is the first solo work by a saxophonist from a famous fusion band who has pursued his own musical style. Incorporating elements of Latin and fusion, this work fully demonstrates his high level of performance technique and compositional sense.
Pieces Of A Dream - Imagine This (produced by Grover Washington Jr.)
ELEKTRA P-11401 Japan 1983
US$580~980
Jazz fusion with urban sophistication and a smooth groove.
This album was produced by Grover Washington Jr. It is a sophisticated piece that stands out for its clear melodies, which could be considered the prototype of smooth jazz, and the meticulous structure of the rhythm section.
MCA MCA-5238 US 1981
US$480~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
This hit reached number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and 41st on the overall album chart.
The fifth album, released in 1981. The pleasant, sunny sound of this work captivated not only Jazz/Fusion fans but also other genres.
A&M SP-3728 US 1981
US$249~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
Trumpet Magic in the City
A work that develops a sophisticated, adult pop sound.
Jazz-Funk, Rhythm & Blues, Soul
ATCO 18P2-3090 Japan 1989
US$449~449
*The image is not from the actual item.
Experience a soul legend live
This is a valuable record that captures the raw power and emotion that cannot be experienced in a studio recording.
Country Rock, Dialogue, Soul, Disco, Soundtrack, Jazz-Funk
MAVERICK WPCR-1738 Japan 1997
US$449~780
*The image is not from the actual item.
Tarantino's Soul Music Treasures
A film that demonstrates the ideal relationship between film and music.
ABC AA-1126 US 1979
US$249~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
Joe Sample's West Coast Jazz
A brilliant performance by a keyboardist who represents the sophisticated sound of West Coast jazz.
TAPPAN ZEE JC 35695 US 1979
US$249~580
Superb groove from a master of funky jazz
A masterpiece of the 70s fusion scene, woven together by members of the staff led by Richard Tee.
Various (The Square, Marlene, The Players) - F(X) '82 Audio Fair
AUDIO FAIR YDAS-23 Japan 1982
US$980~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
Reprise Records 9362-49478-7, 9362494787 Europe 2012
US$12.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Mini LP Style, Minor Scratch on Media, Scuff on Case
*The image is not from the actual item.
contemporary rock blues
It's a sunken condo urban number created by Donald Fagen.
Joe Sample (Crusaders) - Oasis
Soul-Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Rhythm & Blues, Smooth Jazz
MCA P-13163 Japan 1985
US$350~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
Joe Sample (Crusaders) returns to jazz fusion
A solo work by a keyboardist who led the fusion boom of the 1970s.
Soundtrack, Modern Classical, Jazz-Funk, Easy Listening
WARNER BROS P-6475 ~ 6W Japan 1981
US$350~1280
*The image is not from the actual item.
Francis Lai and Michel Legrand's film music treasures
A magnificent musical epic that has colored the works of director Claude Lelouch.
King Curtis - Live At Fillmore West
ATLANTIC AMCY-2905 Japan 1998
US$449~720
*The image is not from the actual item.
The complete version of the legendary live performance.
A passionate record of saxophonist King Curtis.
Stanley Clarke - Rocks Pebbles And Sand
Jazz-Rock, Jazz-Funk, Prog Rock, Funk, Disco
EPIC JE 36506 US 1980
US$680~780
*The image is not from the actual item.
The jazz fusion horizons painted by a bass magician
A groundbreaking work of electric jazz that fuses overwhelming technique with the aggression of rock.
Various - Jackie Brown (Music From The Miramax Motion Picture)
Country Rock, Dialogue, Soul, Disco, Soundtrack, Jazz-Funk
Maverick 9 46841-2 US
US$249~1369
*The image is not from the actual item.
Tarantino's Soul Music Treasures
A film that demonstrates the ideal relationship between film and music.
Sony SRCS 7048 Japan 1992
US$980~1280
*The image is not from the actual item.
The most important "black funk manifesto" album that changed the very nature of music.
An important work from the heyday of the genius Herbie Hancock's electric music, which continues to have a wide-ranging and profound influence on music of the future, from jazz to funk and hip hop.
MCA P-13055 Japan 1984
US$580~780
A sensual fusion of jazz and soul
A grown-up groove by Wilton Felder and Bobby Womack.
Maynard Ferguson - New Vintage
Bop, Hard Bop, Jazz-Funk, Disco
CBS SONY 25AP 833 Japan 1977
US$579~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
Maynard Ferguson's New Vintage
A new aged wine shows innovation in big band jazz.
KUMI KODA - Best -Second Session- Special Edition
RnB/Swing, J-pop, Jazz-Funk, Ballad, Swing
Rhythm Zone RZCD-45372 Japan 2006
US$249~1740
*The image is not from the actual item.
Jazz-Funk, Soul, Easy Listening, Fusion
A&M AMP-28037 Japan 1981
US$7.97
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
PROMO, LINER, Ring Wear on Cover, Scratch/damage on Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
Trumpet Magic in the City
A work that develops a sophisticated, adult pop sound.
Takayuki Inoue Band - Taiyo Ni Hoero '78
POLYDOR MR 7035 Japan 1978
US$579~1230
*The image is not from the actual item.
Wilton Felder （Crusaders） - Inherit The Wind
MCA MCA-5144 US 1980
US$480~680
*The image is not from the actual item.
A warm sound world created by the lustrous saxophone tone and elegant bass line.
This is a solo album released in 1980 by Wilton Felder, a saxophonist/bassist known as a member of The Crusaders.
Tom Scott - Intimate Strangers
Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Fusion
CBS SONY 25AP 1173 Japan 1978
US$280~879
*The image is not from the actual item.
Tom Scott's Intimate Strangers
A world of jazz fusion woven by intimate strangers.
Capricorn Records VIP-6400 Japan 1977
US$249~579
Free and sophisticated jazz rock with a southern breeze
A smooth, urban debut album in the vein of the Allman Brothers Band.
Fusion, Jazz-Funk, AOR, Jazz-Rock
WARNER BROS WPCR-75376 Japan 2008
US$680~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
A magnificent debut album from Staff, the band that took the world by storm with fusion.
The members play as if they are singing, and their live sound is timeless, making this a must-listen for music lovers.
Kumi Koda - Best -Second Session-
RnB/Swing, J-pop, Jazz-Funk, Ballad, Swing
Rhythm Zone RZCD-45373 Japan 2006
US$249~249
*The image is not from the actual item.
Ariola 74321111812 Germany 1993
US$249~449
*The image is not from the actual item.
A glittering funk night led by the saxophone
Candy Dulfer's gorgeous and danceable saxophone playing explodes.
Jazz-Funk, Contemporary Jazz, Fusion
VICTOR VICJ-18008 Japan 1995
US$11.55
Media : Acceptable (VG)
Scuff on Case, Case Soiled, Cover Soiled, scratches on disc
*The image is not from the actual item.
A refreshing fusion led by the saxophone. The bright and light sound brings to mind summer scenes.
This work combines outstanding technique with cutting-edge sound arrangements at the time, and has become a representative album of the Japanese fusion scene, garnering great support, especially from young people.
Jazz-Funk, Fusion, Latin Jazz, City Pop
PHILIPS S-7050 Japan 1978
US$89.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Crinkle/Crease on Liner, Scratch/damage on Cover
Headhunters - Return Of The Headhunters
Verve Forecast POCJ1409 Japan 1998
US$7.04
Media : Acceptable (VG)
Scratch on Case, Pronounced Scratch on Media
*The image is not from the actual item.
A Funk Jazz Legend Rises Again
A reunion album that brings the excitement of the 70s back to the present day.
MCA MCA 5481 US 1985
US$579~580
*The image is not from the actual item.
Joe Sample (Crusaders) returns to jazz fusion
A solo work by a keyboardist who led the fusion boom of the 1970s.
Kazumi Watanabe - GUITAR RENAISSANCE
EWE Records EWSA 0074 (TGGS-32) Japan 2003
US$1080~1480
*The image is not from the actual item.
Brecker Brothers - Don't Stop The Music
ARISTA AL 4122 US 1977
US$579~1780
Crossover jazz with an energetic groove
Combining the intensity of funk with the improvisational quality of jazz, the band embodies the joy of crossover music, with tension and playfulness coexisting.
Yomiuri Nihon Kokyo Dakudan - Yomi-kyo Pops
TOSHIBA LF-91001 Japan 1975
US$280~680
*The image is not from the actual item.
A feast of classical music and pop music
This unique album fuses traditional orchestral expression with pop numbers, offering something new to listen to.
EAST WIND EW-8501 Japan 1978
US$579~1150
A perfect combination of hard rock and fantasy
Ritchie Blackmore's outstanding guitar work.
Afro-Cuban Jazz, Salsa, Disco, Jazz-Funk, Latin Jazz
VICTOR VICP-5536 Japan 2021
US$449~780
*The image is not from the actual item.
Sophisticated jazzy pop that skillfully blends elements of Latin music.
A masterpiece from Matt Bianco's mid-period, combining light rhythms with stylish sounds.
Tower Of Power - Back To Oakland
WARNER BROS 2749-2 US 1990
US$249~680
*The image is not from the actual item.
Tower of Power's Back to Oakland
A funk hall of fame ode to its hometown.
CTI Records KICJ 8321 Japan 2000
US$9.43
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
A jazz funk and rare groove masterpiece.
Brazilian keyboardist/arranger "Eumir Deodato"
Jonathan Butler - Jonathan Butler
JIVE 1032-1-J US 1987
US$580~680
*The image is not from the actual item.
Jonathan Butler's smooth jazz and R&B fusion
A sophisticated debut from the South African guitarist.
Epic ESCA-6253 Japan 1995
US$280~449
*The image is not from the actual item.
A comeback album by a long-established soul-funk band that has been around since the 70s.
The heavy horn section and groove are still there.
Candy Dulfer - For the Love of You
Soul-Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Smooth Jazz
Ariola 74321 468622 Europe 1997
US$349~449
*The image is not from the actual item.
A mellow and groovy world painted by the lustrous saxophone.
Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer releases an album with a strong R&B influence, where smooth jazz and pop intersect.
