Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, City Pop
KITTY MKF 1063 Japan 1980
US$16.55
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Obi, Hard Stain on Cover
Masayoshi Takanaka's representative album featuring the fan-popular "EARLY BIRD"
This masterpiece was released six months after their previous album "JOLLY JIVE" and was ranked in the Oricon Top Ten.
BETTER DAYS YX-7265-ND Japan 1980
US$11.55
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Not only is this a masterpiece by jazz guitarist Kazumi Watanabe, but also a great Japanese fusion album.
Recorded in New York, this is Watanabe Kazumi's biggest hit. It includes the smash hit commercial song "Unicorn."
Naoya Matsuoka - September Wind
WARNER PIONEER M-6006 Japan 1982
US$14.41
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
A representative of the Latin fusion scene in Japan.
This is the best album released before Wishing stopped activities.
BLUE NOTE GP 3120, GP-3120 Japan 1977
US$7.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Liner Soiled *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.
Bob James, Earl Klugh - One On One (- Master Sound)
TAPPAN ZEE 25AP 1711 Japan 1979
US$10.83
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Tear on Obi
This album won a Grammy Award in 1980. A must-listen masterpiece.
This album features the golden combination of Bob, a leading keyboardist in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music, and Earl, a master of the gut guitar.
Kazumi Watanabe - Lonesome Cat
DENON YX-7525-ND Japan 1978
US$6.55
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Mark on Media, Scratch/damage on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Grover Washington Jr - Come Morning
ELEKTRA P-11082E Japan 1981
US$7.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A wonderful fusion of jazz and R&B.
Released in 1981, this album was co-produced by himself and Ralph MacDonald. It went beyond the Jazz/Fusion albums that made it onto the Billboard Pop album charts and has been listened to widely.
Hard Bop, Modal, Contemporary Jazz
three blind mice MHJL 309 Japan 2024
US$38.41
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi, 180g
A stunning debut album, a monumental work that marked the historic start of the Three Blind Mice label!
Modern Jazz Quartet - Last Concert
ATLANTIC P-5177-8A Japan 1975
US$7.04
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Tear on Obi, Hard Stain on Cover, Sticker on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good
Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
A&M AMP-6006 Japan 1977
US$16.55
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Turned-up Corners, Obi Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
Chuck Mangione, the flag bearer of soft and mellow music.
"Come on, let's fall in love together." Your name, music, whispered in my heart. I will always love you. With you, I always feel so good.
JVC VIJ-28012 Japan 1981
US$7.76
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Sticker on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
A talented jazz singer representing Japan!
An adult contemporary masterpiece.
Sadao Watanabe - Bird Of Paradice
FLYING DISK VIJ-6017 Japan 1977
US$7.04
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A Charlie Parker tribute piece by Nabe Sada.
This was Sadao Watanabe's second collaboration with The Great Jazz Trio, released in 1979. It is said to be Sadao Watanabe's finest work, making you feel as if Charlie Parker is playing.
Sonny Rollins - Sonny Rollins In Japan
VICTOR SMJ-6030 Japan 1973
US$12.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Rollins' masterpiece.
A complete album of the Nakano Sunplaza concert.
Wynton Marsalis - Wynton Marsalis
Bop, Hard Bop, Contemporary Jazz, Modal, Post Bop
CBS SONY 25AP 2278 Japan 1982
US$9.41
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Slight Scuff on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
This is the first leader album recorded in Japan.
Released in 1982, this album contains seven songs, including three self-composed tracks, "Father Time," "Hesitation," and "Twilight." It reached number 9 on the Billboard Jazz chart and number 165 on the overall 200.
VSOP Quintet - Tempest In The Colosseum
CBS SONY 40AP 771~2 Japan 1977
US$25.12
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Discoloration on Obi
A live album capturing the entirety of their legendary first performance in Japan.
Released in 1977. This live album was released only in Japan and contains footage of the band's first performance in Japan at the Denen Coliseum in the same year. You can enjoy the spectacular live performance of classic songs such as "Eye of the Hurricane" and "Maiden Voyage."
Ray Brown, Cannonball Adderley - Ray Brown With All Star Big Band
VERVE MV 4008 Japan 1977
US$9.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
Ray Brown's big band album.
A work notable for its superb ensemble and thrilling solos.
Earl Klugh - Magic In Your Eyes
BLUE NOTE GP 3160 Japan 1978
US$8.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A magical gaze played by an acoustic guitar.
A masterpiece of smooth jazz with an elegant and soft melody that will soothe your soul.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Super Selection
Fusion, Contemporary Jazz, City Pop
INVITATION VIH28048 Japan 1981
US$25.12
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
RENTAL COPY, LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Sticker on Cover
Miles Davis - Sketches Of Spain
CBS SONY SONP 50162, SONP-50162 Japan 1969
US$25.12
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Keith Jarrett - Somewhere Before
Post Bop, Contemporary Jazz, Free Jazz
ATLANTIC P-6119A Japan 1972
US$14.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
The first live album.
Expressed through romantic lyricism and light folk music.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Super Selection
Fusion, Contemporary Jazz, City Pop
INVITATION VIH28064 Japan 1981
US$17.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Manhattan Transfer - Bodies And Soul
Jazz-Funk, Contemporary Jazz, Vocal, Swing
ATLANTIC P-11277 Japan 1983
US$6.55
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Slight Scuff on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Wynton Marsalis - Black Codes (From The Underground)
Post Bop, Contemporary Jazz, Modal
CBS SONY 28AP 3097 Japan 1985
US$14.41
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover, Seam Split *The image is not from the actual item.
Tom Waits - Heart Of Saturday Night
Contemporary Jazz, Spoken Word, Spoken Word
ASYLUM 7E-1015 US 1974
US$48.69
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Side Seam/Spine Split
JVC VIJ-28032 Japan 1983
US$11.55
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Malta's debut album.
Participating are some of Japan's leading performers, including Masahiko Sato, Masaki Matsubara, and Tsuyoshi Kon.
