Hozan Yamamoto With Nobuo Hara And His Sharps & Flats - Beautiful Bamboo-Flute - LP, Album, RE, Gat - Mint (M)

Format:                      LP, Album, RE, Gat

Media Condition:     Mint (M)

Sleeve Condition:     Mint (M)

Country:                       UK  

Record Label:              Mr Bongo

Catalog No:                  MRBLP214

Released:                     27 Sep 2019

Genre:                           Jazz, Funk / Soul, Folk World & Country

Style:                             Jazz-Funk, Big Band, Soul-Jazz, Smooth Jazz

Tracklist:

A1. Kokiriko Bushi 4:03
A2. Sado Okesa 3:50
A3. Tairyo Utaikomi 3:12
A4. Soma Bon-Uta 2:52
A5. Komoro Mago-Uta 3:02
A6. Nanbu Ushioi-Uta 3:42
B1. Itsuki No Komori-Uta 4:31
B2. Hietsuki-Bushi 4:04
B3. Yasuki-Bushi 3:33
B4. Yosakoi-Bushi 4:02
B5. Kuroda-Bushi 4:21

Comments:
Factory sealed. Brand new copy.

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Notes:

Recorded in January 11 & 14, 1971 at Victor Studio, Tokyo.

Seminal Japanese jazz album from 1971. Journeys through jazz fusion, soul and big band moods. Impossible to obtain in its original format, these days.

Hozan Yamamoto was recognised as a "living national treasure" by the Japanese government in 2002. This highly sought-after album from the Japanese wood flute player is more upbeat and swinging than some of his other records. The big band he recorded this album with (Sharps & Flats) played a big part in the genesis of the album’s groove. Forming in 1951, they helped to make jazz popular in Japan after World War II. Yamamoto's flute lines weave over the heavy brass sound and groove, creating an MPS label blending of funky jazz and Japanese vibes. The closest comparison would be Dorothy Ashby's grooviest albums for Chess / Cadet – substituting Yamamoto’s flute for the harp.

Licensed courtesy of Universal Music Group Limited.

Manufactured By Mr Bongo
Recorded At Victor Studio
Pressed By Optimal Media GmbH