Masayoshi Takanaka - Brasilian Skies
Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Latin Jazz, City Pop
KITTY MKF 1033 Japan 1978
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Sticker on Cover, Heavy Mark on Media, liner secured to back of cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Speaking of the summer of Masayoshi Takanaka, the eternal summer man
The sound is influenced by Latin music and reflects his free musicality, creating a pleasant, sunny and cool sound.
Naoya Matsuoka - September Wind
WARNER PIONEER M-6006 Japan 1982
GB£10.10
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
A representative of the Latin fusion scene in Japan.
This is the best album released before Wishing stopped activities.
Chick Corea - Return To Forever
POLYDOR MP 2273 Japan 1972
GB£8.47
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Crease/Crinkle on Obi
A hit that opened the door to fusion music.
A highly transparent work that exudes a pastoral comfort throughout.
Chick Corea - Return To Forever
POLYDOR MPF 1136 Japan 1978
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Obi
A hit that opened the door to fusion music.
A highly transparent work that exudes a pastoral comfort throughout.
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, Scratch/damage on Cover *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.
Astrud Gilberto - Best Of Astrud Gilberto
VERVE MV-2001, SE 6712 Japan 1971
GB£9.01
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Seam Split, Pronounced Scratch on Media, B-4 noticeable scratches *The image is not from the actual item.
Bossa Nova songstress.
An excellent work from his time with Verve.
CBS SONY 25AP 2020 Japan 1981
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
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.
Bossanova, Kayōkyoku, Latin Jazz, City Pop
EXPRESS ETP-72303 Japan 1978
GB£4.68
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
This is the first album under the name Yumi Matsutoya after she changed her name from Yumi Arai.
Released in 1978. A relaxed, grown-up sound.
CBS SONY 25AP 990 Japan 1978
GB£9.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Discoloration on Cover, Slight Scuff on Cover, Discoloration on Obi *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.
Shigeo Sekito - Special Sound Series Vol 2 The Word
Easy Listening, Easy Listening, Latin Jazz, Jazz-Funk
NIPPON COLUMBIA COJY9550 Japan 2025
GB£28.26
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, Green Vinyl
The popular album that includes "The Word II," which has attracted attention from around the world, is being re-released on a different color LP!
Includes the masterpiece "The Word II," a magical track with a Balearic, dreamy, and psychedelic electronic organ.
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
Easy Listening, Bossa Nova, Latin Jazz
A&M AML 15, AML-15 Japan 1968
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Cover Soiled, Scratch/damage on Cover, Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
A classic among classics!
A unique style with two female vocalists singing in a cool manner.
New Wave, Cha-Cha, Pop Rock, Latin Jazz
A&M AMP-28092 Japan 1984
GB£10.64
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A pioneering musician from the UK.
A mix of jazz, salsa and pop elements.
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Fool On The Hill
A&M AML 23, AML-23 Japan 1969
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece filled with the finest Brazilian pop sounds.
The inclusion of an orchestra creates a cool and unique atmosphere that goes beyond simple bossa nova.
Billy Joel - 52nd Street (- Master Sound)
Pop Rock, Ballad, Latin Jazz, AOR
CBS SONY 30AP 1955 Japan 1982
GB£14.42
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Tear on Obi, Mark on Media
The sixth album, "New York 52nd Street," topped the US charts for eight consecutive weeks.
Includes Billie's signature ballad "Honesty," as well as hits "Big Shot" and "My Life."
Pop Rock, Ballad, Latin Jazz, Classic Rock
COLUMBIA FC 35609, 35609 US 1978
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
The sixth album, "New York 52nd Street," topped the US charts for eight consecutive weeks.
Includes Billie's signature ballad "Honesty," as well as hits "Big Shot" and "My Life."
CBS SONY 25AP 1152 Japan 1978
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Writing on Back Cover, Tear on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
The sixth album, "New York 52nd Street," topped the US charts for eight consecutive weeks.
Includes Billie's signature ballad "Honesty," as well as hits "Big Shot" and "My Life."
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
LONDON SLH 84, SLH-84 Japan 1967
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
A classic among classics!
A unique style with two female vocalists singing in a cool manner.
Santana - Welcome (- Embossed Sleeve)
Jazz-Rock, Latin Jazz, Classic Rock
CBS SONY SOPN 55, SOPN-55 Japan 1973
GB£6.85
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Writing on Liner, Hard Stain on Cover, Heavy Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
Released in 1973. The more you listen to this album the deeper it gets.
A masterpiece with a Latin atmosphere that seeps straight into your heart.
Psychedelic Rock, Afro-Cuban, Latin Jazz, Jazz-Rock, Afro-Cuban Jazz
CBS SONY SOPL 130, SOPL-130 Japan 1972
GB£9.01
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scuff on Cover, Obi Stick to Cover, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
It's a masterpiece that is mainly instrumental music and is structured like a concept album.
The fourth album released in 1972. The fusion style became stronger from this album, and seven of the ten songs were instrumental. It reached number eight on the Billboard 200 and number six on the R&B chart.
ELECTRIC BIRD K28P-6130 Japan 1981
GB£4.52
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
A work by pianist and arranger Dave Matthews.
Includes songs ranging from groovy to mellow.
Al Di Meola - Land Of The Midnight Sun
CBS SONY SOPO-128, SOPO 128 Japan 1976
GB£12.80
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Obi Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
Al Di Meola's first solo album.
You can hear some spectacular exchanges of playing in every repertoire.
Lee Ritenour - Lee Ritenour In Rio
JVC VIJ-6312 Japan 1979
GB£11.18
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Mark on Media, Cover Soiled, with Poster *The image is not from the actual item.
Refreshing Brazilian fusion.
Published in Brisa Brasileira.
Astrud Gilberto - Best Of Astrud Gilberto
VERVE SMV-2001 Japan 1967
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi, Mark on Media
Bossa Nova songstress.
An excellent work from his time with Verve.
Herb Alpert - Greatest Hits (- Embossed Sleeve)
A&M AMP-28065 Japan 1982
GB£3.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Ring Wear on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
A best-of album of solo works from around the 80s.
A pop sound with Latin American sounds and rhythms.
EAST WIND EW-10004 Japan 1977
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Tear on Obi
Four West Coast masters.
The band is composed of top West Coast musicians Bud Shank, Laurindo Almeida, Ray Brown, and Jeff Hamilton.
