Masayoshi Takanaka - All Of Me
Fusion, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Disco
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPJY-9511/2 Japan 2024
GB£37.77
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Green Vinyl, 180g
His first best album.
This work gives a renewed impression of sophisticated tropical guitar sound.
Masayoshi Takanaka - BRASILIAN SKIES
Fusion, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Latin Jazz, J-pop
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPJY-9509 Japan 2024
GB£25.88
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Blue Vinyl, 180g
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.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Jolly Jive
KITTY MKF 1055 Japan 1979
GB£2380~3480
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."
ECM PA-6053~54 Japan 1975
GB£1980~2980
He creates his own unique world with solo piano.
Based on jazz and classical music, with blues and gospel-like phrasing.
George Benson - George Benson Collection
WARNER BROS P-5599~600W Japan 1981
GB£9.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Discoloration on Cover, Heavy Mark on Media, with Booklet
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A compilation of George Benson's charms.
Released in 1981. You can also enjoy pop-oriented songs.
CBS SONY 25AP 730 Japan 1977
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Seam Split, Stain on Liner, Mark on Media
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Enjoy the languid, jazzy vocals.
A must-have city pop masterpiece that moves from Japanese soul to pop.
WARNER BROS P-10184W Japan 1976
GB£1080~1980
Important in the history of black music.
A new type of music that combines jazz, rock, soul, and funk.
CBS SONY 20AP 1459 Japan 1979
GB£39.82
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover, Mark on Media
Dave Brubeck's immortal masterpiece.
A harmonious blend of dizzying irregular time signatures and pop melody lines.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPJY9543 Japan 2026
GB£28.85
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, Blue Vinyl
Kiyoshi Sugimoto's 1978 work is reissued for the first time!
The recording members include Shimizu Yasuaki (sax), Togashi Haruo (kyd), Okazawa Akira (b), Tokashiki Yuichi (ds), as well as Fukamachi Jun (kyd) and Matsuki Tsunehide (g).
Isao Suzuki Quartet + 2 - Orang-Utan
three blind mice MHJL-358 Japan 2024
GB£28.26
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi, 180g
Ryo Fukui - Scenery (Pure Vinyl/180g)
ULTRA-VYBE SOLID1038 Japan 2026
GB£34.80
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
Blossoming greenery, dazzling clear streams, clear skies, and silently falling snow...
A beautiful scenery created by the famous Hokkaido-born pianist, Ryo Fukui. Here, forever.
POLYDOR 28MM 0186 Japan 1982
GB£780~980
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A classic Fusion song. The title song is still played often on the radio.
This was their second album, released in 1982. In Japan, this was their first album. Following the huge success of this album, their official first album, "Drivin' Hard," was later released in Japan.
Grover Washington Jr - Winelight
ELEKTRA P-10974E Japan 1980
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A historic masterpiece by Grover Washington Jr.
A representative work of the fusion scene of the 80's.
three blind mice MHJL-403 Japan 2024
GB£28.26
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, 180g
This is Suzuki Iku's second album, having made his presence known in the jazz world with his previous album "Blow Up."
A masterpiece album that allows you to enjoy the interplay between members such as Watanabe Kazumi!
Sadao Watanabe - California Shower
FLYING DISK VIJ-6012 Japan 1978
GB£199~480
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It features a pleasant melody and sound.
Released in 1981, this is an important work in Sadao Watanabe's career.
Sadao Watanabe - Morning Island
FLYING DISK VIJ-6018 Japan 1979
GB£280~380
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The more you listen to it, the more fascinating it becomes.
Released in 1979. Featuring well-known musicians. Recorded in New York.
ALFA ALR-20002 Japan 1984
GB£15480~17980
A hybrid work of live and studio recordings in preparation for the band's expansion into the EU.
The 7th album released in 1982. A hybrid work that includes the sound sources of famous songs such as "Take Me" and "Asayake" recorded live just for this work.
Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Disco, City Pop
KITTY 28MS 0015 Japan 1982
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
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.
BETTER DAYS YX-7265-ND Japan 1980
GB£480~1080
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."
CBS SONY SOPL-155 Japan 1972
GB£12.80
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Bad (VG-)
LINER, Seam Split, Side Seam/Spine Split, Hard Scratch/damage on Cover, Stain On Label
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A masterpiece that is considered one of the most important works in jazz history.
A well-harmonized ensemble and exquisite improvisation.
Terumasa Hino - City Connection
FLYING DISK VIJ-6020 Japan 1979
GB£680~1180
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This is the Fusion sound. This is Terumasa Hino's masterpiece.
This was the last album by a solo leader recorded in New York in 1979. It is a representative album by Terumasa Hino, with the title song used as a TV commercial song.
John Coltrane - My Favorite Things
ATLANTIC P-6030A, SD 1361 Japan 1971
GB£1980~1980
Break out of your shell and step into a new world.
This is the first album to prominently feature the soprano saxophone.
Weather Report - Heavy Weather
CBS SONY 25AP 357 Japan 1977
GB£1480~1980
With their innovative concept, they led the fusion boom of the time.
They created a sound world that symbolized the 70's.
Chick Corea - Return To Forever
POLYDOR MP 2273 Japan 1972
GB£579~1280
A hit that opened the door to fusion music.
A highly transparent work that exudes a pastoral comfort throughout.
