A masterpiece live album by one of Japan's leading alto saxophonists.
Jazz fusion with thrilling, dynamic, and sophisticated arrangements.
This live album, recorded at the Nippon Budokan in 1980, marked a major turning point for Sadao Watanabe, who began his worldwide career. The light-hearted groove, incorporating elements of Brazilian rhythm and funk, was highly praised internationally, and this album became a key piece that introduced Japanese jazz fusion to the world. Backed by world-class musicians, the ensemble is extremely polished. This monumental album cemented the idea that Sadao Watanabe was a world-class artist to listeners both in Japan and overseas.
