Masayoshi Takanaka - Jolly Jive
KITTY MKF 1055 Japan 1979
JP￥2480
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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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."
Masayoshi Takanaka - Rainbow Goblins
Fusion, Psychedelic Rock, City Pop
KITTY 36MK9101-2 Japan 1981
JP￥8980
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Obi Soiled, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
A concept album created based on a picture book.
A masterpiece that matches tropical guitar with a mythical concept.
Earth Wind & Fire - I Am (- Master Sound)
Fusion, Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Disco
CBS SONY 25AP 1400 Japan 1979
JP￥2480
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
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.
Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Disco, City Pop
KITTY 28MS 0015 Japan 1982
JP￥2980
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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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.
KITTY 28MK0025, FR-308 Japan 1981
JP￥2980
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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This work fully demonstrates Masayoshi Takanaka's guitar style and technique.
Released in 1981, it reached number 5 on the Oricon charts.
WARNER BROS P-11264 Japan 1982
JP￥6980
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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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.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Brasilian Skies
Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Latin Jazz, City Pop
KITTY MKF 1033 Japan 1978
JP￥5980
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *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.
CBS SONY SOPL 238 Japan 1973
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Scratch/damage on Cover
The most important "black funk manifesto" album that changed the very nature of music.
An important work from the electric heyday of the genius Herbie Hancock, whose music continues to have a wide-ranging and profound influence on subsequent music genres, from jazz to funk and
ALFA ALR-28049 Japan 1983
JP￥2980
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Natsu Zen Kai
Funk, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Future Jazz, City Pop
KITTY 28MS 0060 Japan 1984
JP￥2480
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Masayoshi Takanaka - An Insatible High
KITTY MKF 1023 Japan 1977
JP￥8480
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Seychelles
KITTY MKF 1003 Japan 1976
JP￥8980
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Jazz-Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Afro-Cuban, Fusion
CBS SONY SOPZ 7-8-9 Japan 1974
JP￥2480
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
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Their first live album was recorded at a concert in Osaka.
The first live album released in 1974. A three-disc set recording the performance at Osaka Koseinenkin Hall from July 3rd to 4th, 1973.
Masayoshi Takanaka - All Of Me
Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Disco, City Pop
KITTY MKA 9005/6 Japan 1979
JP￥13980
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Scratch/damage on Cover
His first best album.
This work gives a renewed impression of sophisticated tropical guitar sound.
Jaco Pastorius - Word Of Mouth
WARNER BROS P-11009W Japan 1981
JP￥2480
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, Jazz-Funk
KITTY MKF 1063 Japan 1980
JP￥2480
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Blue Vinyl, Hard Stain on Cover
Masayoshi Takanaka's representative album featuring the fan-popular "EARLY BIRD"
This masterpiece was released six months after their previous album "JOLLY JIVE" and was ranked in the Oricon Top Ten.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Come Along
AIR AIR-8003 Japan 1984
JP￥9980
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Heavy Mark on Media
A special best album featuring non-stop music interspersed with DJ sets by Katsuya Kobayashi and Mariya Takeuchi.
It's structured as if you were listening to the radio.
Square - Lucky Summer Lady (- Master Sound)
CBS SONY 25AP 1117 Japan 1978
JP￥3480
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
The debut album of the Japanese instrumental band, The (later T-)Swear.
This is a debut masterpiece that has a cohesive musicality that doesn't feel like a first album. Guitarist Masahiro Ando, keyboardist Junko Miyagi, bassist Yuji Nakamura, percussionist Kiyohi
Funk, Disco, Kayōkyoku, Fusion, City Pop
PHILIPS S-7086 Japan 1979
JP￥2480
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Inner Sleeve *The image is not from the actual item.
A must-listen for fans of city pop and light mellow music.
Excellent singing and expressive abilities.
Return To Forever - Romantic Warrior
CBS SONY 25AP 55 Japan 1976
JP￥2480
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Akiko Yano - Iroha Ni Konpeitou
Fusion, Pop Rock, Experimental, City Pop
PHILIPS S-7019 Japan 1977
JP￥2480
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
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Produced by Makoto Yano.
This album is packed with the charm of Akiko Yano as a singer-songwriter just before she joined YMO.
