Masayoshi Takanaka - Jolly Jive
KITTY MKF 1055 Japan 1979
JP￥2480
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Discoloration on Obi, Mark on Media
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."
WARNER BROS P-10184W Japan 1976
JP￥1680
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Discoloration on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
Important in the history of black music.
A new type of music that combines jazz, rock, soul, and funk.
Grover Washington Jr - Winelight
ELEKTRA P-10974E Japan 1980
JP￥2480
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A historic masterpiece by Grover Washington Jr.
A representative work of the fusion scene of the 80's.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Greatest Hits Of Tatsuro Yamashita
AIR RAL-8803 Japan 1982
JP￥4480
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, with Booklet
Supervised by the man himself! The only officially certified best album from his RCA/AIR days.
Newly remastered, vinyl-cut rock pop.
POLYDOR 28MM 0186 Japan 1982
JP￥380
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scuff on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
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.
Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, City Pop
KITTY MKF 1063 Japan 1980
JP￥1780
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Obi, 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.
Sadao Watanabe - California Shower
FLYING DISK VIJ-6012 Japan 1978
JP￥350
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
It features a pleasant melody and sound.
Released in 1981, this is an important work in Sadao Watanabe's career.
Terumasa Hino - City Connection
FLYING DISK VIJ-6020 Japan 1979
JP￥579
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Stain on Liner *The image is not from the actual item.
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.
Sadao Watanabe - Morning Island
FLYING DISK VIJ-6018 Japan 1979
JP￥680
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Discoloration on Obi, Crease/Crinkle on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
The more you listen to it, the more fascinating it becomes.
Released in 1979. Featuring well-known musicians. Recorded in New York.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Super Takanaka Live!
KITTY MKF 1058, MKF1058 Japan 1980
JP￥1980
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A must-listen album for fans featuring live recordings from the Christmas Super Live concert with Yosui Inoue held at the Budokan on December 23rd and 24th, 1979.
He also performed live the famous song "Kurofune" by the Sadistic Mika Band, of which he was a member, and his performance was mouth-watering.
Jazz-Funk, Smooth Jazz, Fusion
POLYDOR 28MM 0250 Japan 1982
JP￥780
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Cover Soiled, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Finger Dancin'
KITTY 17GK7908 Japan 1980
JP￥1480
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Obi
A legendary masterpiece by one of Japan's leading guitarists.
Enjoy the light and melodic playing.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Traumatic Kyokutou Tanteidan
EASTWORLD WTP-90340 Japan 1985
JP￥579
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
A must-listen masterpiece from guitar hero Masayoshi Takanaka!
This is a masterpiece that not only exudes freshness but also features fast-paced playing.
INFINITY VIJ-6305 Japan 1979
JP￥1080
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Once you hear it, you won't be able to get it out of your head.
An impressive album with a refreshing tropical sound.
A&M AMP-6071, SP-4790 Japan 1979
JP￥449
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A timeless Herb Alpert masterpiece.
A trumpeter who is known for his wide range of styles including jazz, rock and pop.
Miles Davis - Man With The Horn
CBS SONY 25AP 2095 Japan 1981
JP￥2980
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Miles Davis' comeback album after six years of silence
A masterpiece that combines a pop quality that sets it apart from Miles' previous works.
WARNER BROS P-11265 Japan 1983
JP￥780
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A juicy and popular work from the 80's.
A timeless mechanical backtrack and groove feel.
BLUE NOTE GP 3120, GP-3120 Japan 1977
JP￥580
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Liner Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece that represents the fusion boom of the time.
Crews on acoustic guitar and Lee Ritenour on electric guitar.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Come Along 2
Jazz-Funk, Funk, Soul, Disco, City Pop
AIR AIR-8005 Japan 1984
JP￥7480
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
The best album from the AIR label era.
It was a big hit at the time, reaching the top 10 on the album charts.
FLYING DISK VIJ-6001 Japan 1977
JP￥780
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A giant of Japanese jazz! A huge hit album by alto saxophone player Sadao Watanabe.
They created a fusion scene with famous album title tracks.
CBS SONY SOPL 238 Japan 1973
JP￥5980
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Crease/Crinkle on Cover
The most important "black funk manifesto" album that changed the very nature of music.
An important work from the heyday of the genius Herbie Hancock's electric music, which continues to have a wide-ranging and profound influence on music of the future, from jazz to funk and hip hop.
MCA VIM-6220 Japan 1980
JP￥580
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
Spyro Gyra's third album following their smash hit second
This is the third album by Spyro Gyra, a synonymous fusion band, and was certified gold after selling 500,000 copies five years after its release.
ALFA ALR-28016 Japan 1981
JP￥2980
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Cool Jazz
CBS SONY 25AP 1869(TZ), 25AP 1869 Japan 1980
JP￥449
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A best album released only in Japan to commemorate the visit of this "treasure trove of material"
"The pop New York spirit will captivate you! Mr. New York, Bob's beautiful, popping sound!" (From the obi)
