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Takashi Mizuhashi Quartet
Who Cares (LP)
FormatLPLabelThree Blind MiceGenreJazz & Improvisation
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The Takashi Mizuhashi Quartet proudly announces the reissue of their legendary 1974 album Who Cares, a cornerstone of Japanese post-bop jazz now available in a stunning remastered vinyl edition via Three Blind Mice Records. Originally recorded on August 28, 1974, at Aoi Studio in Tokyo, this vibrant LP captures the quartet's unparalleled synergy during jazz's golden era in Japan.
Led by bassist and composer Takashi Mizuhashi, the quartet features saxophonist Yoshio Otomo on alto and soprano sax, pianist Fumio Karashima, and drummer Hideo Sekine. Highlights include the dynamic title track "Who Cares" by George and Ira Gershwin, Otomo's lyrical "In a Little Spring Waltz," Mizuhashi's originals "Deep in My Thought" and "Blues for Andrew," alongside standards like "Sometime Ago" and "Green Dolphin Street." This second TBM release showcases Mizuhashi's compositional prowess and the group's infectious energy, perfect for high-volume playback.
Celebrated for its remastered 180g vinyl with obi strip and liner notes, Who Cares blends swinging rhythms with introspective depth, earning acclaim as a must-have for jazz collectors worldwide.
Release notes
Recorded Aug. 28, 1974 at Aoi Studio, Tokyo. Release info: The third release in the second phase of the three blind mice [Premium Reissue Collection] series features the dynamic title track by Yoshio Otomo and the popular, driving original song "Blues for Andrew," making this the second TBM release from Takashi Mizuhashi. This is one of the finest works that you'll want to enjoy at full volume, as is typical of this label. WARNER MUSIC Mastering & Cutting, SMS Shizuoka Press 180g vinyl.
| A1 | Who Cares | 5:58 | |
| A2 | Sometime Ago | 6:51 | |
| A3 | Deep In My Thought | 6:12 | |
| B1 | In A Little Spring Waltz | 5:23 | |
| B2 | Green Dolphin Street | 2:58 | |
| B3 | Blues For Andrew | 8:47 |
- Yoshio Otomo
- Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
- Ben Nishizawa
- Artwork
- Takashi Mizuhashi
- Bass
- Hideo Sekine
- Drums
- いソノてルヲ
- Liner Notes
- Yoshihiko Kannari
- Mixed By
- Fumio Karashima
- Piano
- Takeshi Fujii
- Producer
- Isao Kikuchi
- Remastered By
- 塙 耕記
- Supervised By
