A fusion of jazz and pop, this is a masterpiece from the early days of her career that showcases her sophisticated urban sound and her beautiful vocals.
With a solid piano backbone, this work established a unique position in the pop music scene. The beauty of the melody and the precise ensemble of skilled musicians symbolize the Japanese music scene of that era.
This is a masterpiece that opens with a light rhythm and a gorgeous horn section, drawing the listener into an urban scene. The arranger's meticulous sound creation was groundbreaking in the early 1980s Japanese music scene for bringing jazz and fusion elements into the pop context. Her own piano skills and her sophisticated compositional sense, built on that foundation, enhance the quality of the songs. Her wide vocal range vividly colors the urban worldview of her lyrics, and she became widely known with the hit single "Friday Chinatown."
