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Guruuswa
*10 copies limited edition* Taking its name from a mythical region in modern-day Zimbabwe, loosely translated as “land of tall grass”, Guruuswa is a roughly hewn piece of freely improvised psychedelia and a significant renewal of a decades-long musical partnership.Recorded live at Dash The Henge in London, the performance features Fr33zehead label collaborator Andi Jackson on taishōgoto and effects, alongside Beanie Bhebhe on drums and percussion. The piece opens with gently cascading, luminous …
Lupin The Third Original Soundtrack 3
Yuji Ohno’s Original Soundtrack from Lupin III is a masterclass in stylish, cinematic jazz that helped define the sound of a beloved franchise. From instantly memorable themes to supple, groove-driven arrangements, this album blends cool sophistication with playful energy, delivering music that stands on its own as a landmark jazz-pop soundtrack.
Ohno crafts a vivid sonic world that moves effortlessly between noirish lounge, funky brass-driven grooves, romantic balladry, and upbeat, swinging sma…
Lupin The Third Original Soundtrack 2
Yuji Ohno’s Original Soundtrack from Lupin III is a masterclass in stylish, cinematic jazz that helped define the sound of a beloved franchise. From instantly memorable themes to supple, groove-driven arrangements, this album blends cool sophistication with playful energy, delivering music that stands on its own as a landmark jazz-pop soundtrack.
Ohno crafts a vivid sonic world that moves effortlessly between noirish lounge, funky brass-driven grooves, romantic balladry, and upbeat, swinging sma…
Lupin The Third Original Soundtrack
Yuji Ohno’s Original Soundtrack from Lupin III is a masterclass in stylish, cinematic jazz that helped define the sound of a beloved franchise. From instantly memorable themes to supple, groove-driven arrangements, this album blends cool sophistication with playful energy, delivering music that stands on its own as a landmark jazz-pop soundtrack.
Ohno crafts a vivid sonic world that moves effortlessly between noirish lounge, funky brass-driven grooves, romantic balladry, and upbeat, swinging sma…
Alpha Ray
Norio Maeda ignites this trio date with raw, thrilling momentum — one of his most electrifying records. Stripped-down and urgent, the music bursts with kinetic energy: tight, swinging interplay that sparks like vintage 60s bossa bands yet barrels in its own direction. Maeda’s piano cuts through with bold, adventurous lines; Tatsuro Takimoto’s bass is muscular and melodic; Takeshi Inomata’s drumming is sharp, driving, relentless. Standout tracks include "Alpha Ray," "Fifth Column," "Slobber," "St…
Our Time
Killer jazz-funk from Japan here! Since turning professional in 1960, guitarist Kiyoshi Sugimoto had been active in many sessions and recordings. From the latter half of the 1960s, he joined groups with Hideo Shiraki, Akira Ishikawa, and Terumasa Hino, gaining attention in the scene, and also solidifying his position with his albums as a leader, such as the magnificent “Country Dream” in 1970 and “Babylonia Wind” in 1972. “Our Time” was recorded with Akira Ishikawa on drums, Hiromasa Suzuki on e…
One More
Skilled guitar dances over the ultimate groove by Marcus Miller and Omar Hakim. This important Japanese fusion album was recorded by guitarist Kiyoshi Sugimoto, who was extremely busy at the time as a first-call musician, together with Marcus Miller, Omar Hakim, and Warren Bernhardt, who were in Japan for Kazumi Watanabe’s "To Chi Ka" tour. The lively playing of Marcus Miller, then 21 years old and just before being discovered by Miles Davis, is a must-hear.