Masayoshi Takanaka - Rainbow Goblins
Fusion, Psychedelic Rock, City Pop
KITTY 36MK9101-2 Japan 1981
GB£50.64
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Scratch/damage on Cover
A concept album created based on a picture book.
A masterpiece that matches tropical guitar with a mythical concept.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Jolly Jive
KITTY MKF 1055 Japan 1979
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A hit album by guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka, released in the midst of the fusion boom.
This was a huge hit album containing their signature song "BLUE LAGOON."
Earth Wind & Fire - I Am (- Master Sound)
Fusion, Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Disco
CBS SONY 25AP 1400 Japan 1979
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
This album marked a turning point for the group as they approached AOR.
Released in 1979, it reached number 3 on the Billboard pop chart and number 1 on the R&B chart.
Sadao Watanabe - California Shower
FLYING DISK VIJ-6012 Japan 1978
GB£5.06
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
It features a pleasant melody and sound.
Released in 1981, this is an important work in Sadao Watanabe's career.
BETTER DAYS YX-7265-ND Japan 1980
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
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."
Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Disco, City Pop
KITTY 28MS 0015 Japan 1982
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
This album is widely regarded as the masterpiece of one of Japan's leading guitarists, Takanaka Masayoshi.
Released in 1982, it was the first fusion album to reach number one on the Oricon charts in Japan.
Chick Corea - Return To Forever
POLYDOR MP 2273 Japan 1972
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Hard Stain on Cover, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
A hit that opened the door to fusion music.
A highly transparent work that exudes a pastoral comfort throughout.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Finger Dancin'
KITTY 17GK7908 Japan 1980
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Stain on Liner
A legendary masterpiece by one of Japan's leading guitarists.
Enjoy the light and melodic playing.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Horizon Dream
Jazz-Funk, Funk, Fusion, City Pop
KITTY 25MK 9001 Japan 1981
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Sparkling guitar and dreamy synths paint a picture of "Beyond the Sky"
A spectacular collaboration of guitar, synth and fusion sensibilities.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Super Takanaka Live!
KITTY MKF 1058, MKF1058 Japan 1980
GB£6.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
A must-listen album for fans featuring live recordings from the Christmas Super Live concert with Yosui Inoue held at the Budokan on December 23rd and 24th, 1979.
He also performed live the famous song "Kurofune" by the Sadistic Mika Band, of which he was a member, and his performance was mouth-watering.
WARNER BROS P-11264 Japan 1982
GB£38.74
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
The quality of the arrangements and songs is undoubtedly a masterpiece.
Featuring a variety of musical elements including rock and roll, jazz, soul, and R&B.
Fusion, Classic Rock, Latin Jazz
CBS SONY 40AP 787~8 Japan 1977
GB£6.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hairline on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
A mix of passionate performances and highly polished studio recordings.
Enjoy Santana's magnificently wild guitar playing to your heart's content.
Weather Report - Heavy Weather
CBS SONY 25AP 357 Japan 1977
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Tear on Obi
With their innovative concept, they led the fusion boom of the time.
They created a sound world that symbolized the 70's.
Miles Davis - Man With The Horn
CBS SONY 25AP 2095 Japan 1981
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Miles Davis' comeback album after six years of silence
A masterpiece that combines a pop quality that sets it apart from Miles' previous works.
BETTER DAYS YX-7595-ND Japan 1979
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece born from the passion that could only exist in that time and place.
A legendary band session that remains in the history of Japanese fusion music.
Jazz-Funk, Smooth Jazz, Fusion
POLYDOR 28MM 0250 Japan 1982
GB£11.72
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Discoloration on Cover, Discoloration on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
Chick Corea - Return To Forever
POLYDOR MPF 1136 Japan 1978
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
A hit that opened the door to fusion music.
A highly transparent work that exudes a pastoral comfort throughout.
CBS SONY 25AP 2020 Japan 1981
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Scratch/damage on Cover
CBS's later masterpiece albums
After producing a jazz album with Herbie Hancock, this pop and rock masterpiece sees the band return to their roots and take on their signature Latin style.
CBS SONY 28AH 1693 Japan 1984
GB£5.23
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
The 8th high-profile album by the band known as the Square
The album includes the songs "ALL ABOUT YOU" and "TRAVELERS," which were used in a Suntory whiskey commercial. The band's popularity increased when band member Takeshi Ito appeared in the commercial.
CBS SONY 25AP 990 Japan 1978
GB£7.39
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece that will go down in fusion album history, combining elements of various genres.
This work was released in 1978. It is filled with songs that were born from the exquisite blend of Jazz/Fusion-based sounds, Progressive Rock, and elements of Latin and other world music.
Carlos Santana, Mahavishnu John Mclaughlin - Love Devotion Surrender
CBS SONY SOPL 200, SOPL-200 Japan 1973
GB£7.39
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A collaboration between a guitarist representing Latin rock and a genius guitarist in the jazz rock world.
It was in the top 100 of Japan's Oricon LP chart for 20 consecutive weeks, reaching number 5.
ALFA ALR-28049 Japan 1983
GB£18.20
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Traumatic Kyokutou Tanteidan
EASTWORLD WTP-90340 Japan 1985
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
A must-listen masterpiece from guitar hero Masayoshi Takanaka!
This is a masterpiece that not only exudes freshness but also features fast-paced playing.
CBS SONY 28AH 1527 Japan 1983
GB£7.39
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Yumi Matsutoya participated as the total coordinator.
They continue to reign at the top of the Japanese jazz fusion scene.
