Soul-Jazz, Downtempo, Disco, Ballad, Rhythm & Blues, Disco
A&M AMP-28028 Japan 1981
GB£11.72
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Jazz pop at its finest.
A huge hit from Q. Jones, the greatest producer in American music history.
Kimiko Kasai - We Can Fall In Love
CBS SONY 25AP 260 Japan 1976
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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An album filled with the charm of jazz and soul diva Kimiko Kasai.
Released in 1976. Includes "We Can Fall In Love," a disco-inspired track written by Kimiko herself.
Soul-Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Soul, City Pop
PHILIPS S-7007 Japan 1977
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Popular Japanese/city pop albums.
A wide range of vocalizations, from strong style to sweet, mellow tone.
Naoya Matsuoka - A Farwell To The Seashore
Warner Bros. M-12514 Japan 1983
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Jazz pianist, composer and editor "Naoya Matsuoka"
The sounds of the sky, sea, and sun will take you to a refreshing summer.
Kimiko Kasai - Round And Round
CBS SONY 25AP 1050 Japan 1978
GB£6.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Herbie Hancock's first full-scale collaboration.
Soul and disco work with a jazz base.
VERVE MV 4007 Japan 1977
GB£9.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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A masterpiece of jazz groove with vibrant organ.
A masterpiece by Jimmy Smith and Lalo Schifrin. The funky drive of the organ and the power of the orchestra combine to create a gorgeous sound that combines the essence of jazz and film music.
Manhattan Transfer - Best Of The Manhattan Transfer
ATLANTIC P-6481A Japan 1981
GB£4.15
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Slight Scuff on Cover, Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Released in 1981, this is the first best album by Manhattan Transfer, a jazz chorus group made up of four people, two men and two women.
You can enjoy the overwhelming vocals and harmonies, as well as catchy, pop songs.
VICTOR VIH-28139 Japan 1983
GB£4.69
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Yasuko Agawa, the driving force behind the female jazz vocal boom
The original songs have a more soul pop feel to them.
TRIO PA-7057 Japan 1972
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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South African jazz pianist.
A live recording from Copenhagen in 1969.
CBS SONY SOPZ 25 Japan 1973
GB£6.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Crinkle/Crease on Liner
A piece that explodes with beautiful piano touch and jazz spirit.
A reissue released in 1973. The original was released in 1961. The album is centered around standard songs such as the title track "Con Alma" and "Autumn Leaves."
Naoya Matsuoka - Natsu no Tabi
Warner Bros M-12517 Japan 1983
GB£9.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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A concept album with the theme of "Japanese Summer".
The 15th album released in 1984. This is a unique work among Naoya Matsuoka's works, with a Japanese summer theme, less Latin color and more Rock color.
CBS SONY 36AP 2488~9 Japan 1982
GB£7.93
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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A Miracle Quartet of Jazz Legends
A sublime dialogue between Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Wynton Marsalis, and Tony Williams.
Dave Grusin - Out Of The Shadows Feat: Lee Ritenour, Steve Gadd
Soul-Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Fusion
JVC VIJ-28015, JVC-28015 Japan 1982
GB£4.69
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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A work filled with the height of early 80's fusion.
The band features a number of impressive performers, including Don Grusin, Lee Ritenour, and Steve Gadd.
George Benson - Weekend In L.A.
WARNER BROS P-6337~8W Japan 1978
GB£5.22
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
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Almost all of the songs on the album are new songs being released for the first time.
A immersive live album recorded at the Roxy Theater in LA.
METRONOME GD-1-E Japan 1968
GB£4.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
Jazz pianist "Tommy Flanagan"
It embodies the characteristics of jazz from the 50s and 60s.
UNION UPS-2 Japan 1967
GB£4.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Jazz pianist "Tommy Flanagan"
It embodies the characteristics of jazz from the 50s and 60s.
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Equinox
A&M AML 4 Japan 1967
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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The second album by Sérgio Mendes under the name Brazil 66'
The producer, just like the first album, is Herb Albert & Selmen himself, arranging the songs himself. The album features colorful arrangements of bossa nova and Brazilian pop classics.
VICTOR VIH-28096 Japan 1982
GB£4.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
She took the world by storm as the "necktie idol"!
An album with a strong Latin bossa flavor.
Cannonball Adderley - In Chicago
FONTANA BT-2001 Japan 1972
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Hard Stain on Cover, Scuff on Cover, Scratch/damage on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
A non-Miles album by Cannonball, famous for Miles Davis' "Something Else"
The album features leader Cannonball Adderley on alto sax, John Coltrane on tenor sax, Wynton Kelly on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums.
CBS SONY SOPU-85 Japan 1974
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Jazz pianist Ray Bryant, known for his impressive attack and presence.
An album filled with tasteful songs ranging from originals to standards.
Classic Rock, Soul-Jazz, Symphonic Rock
CBS SONY 25AP 616-7 Japan 1977
GB£7.93
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Slight Scuff on Cover, Minor Scratch on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
A two-disc masterpiece that produced numerous classic songs and hits.
The second album released in 1977. A two-disc set including hits such as "25 Or 6 To 4," "Colour My World," and "Make Me Smile."
Salena Jones - Feelings Change
JVC VIJ-28038 Japan 1984
GB£5.77
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Slight Scuff on Cover, Minor Scratch on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
Salena Jones, a female jazz singer who was active in the UK
Superb jazzy covers of classic pop and rock songs.
Sarah Vaughan - Sarah Vaughan At Mister Kellys
Soul-Jazz, Easy Listening, Cool Jazz
MERCURY BT-1307 Japan 1974
GB£11.72
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Scratch/damage on Cover, Light Mark on Media, Cover Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
Post Bop, Soul-Jazz, Free Jazz
THREE BLIND MICE TBM-30 Japan 1974
GB£96.58
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Mark on Media
"Misty" is a tranquil masterpiece that sublimates the aesthetics of "Japanese jazz."
A representative piano trio work by Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, a leading figure in the Japanese jazz scene. A smoky, lyrical piece that represents the essence of analog jazz.
