WARNER BROS P-10184W Japan 1976
JP￥580
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
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￥1480
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A historic masterpiece by Grover Washington Jr.
A representative work of the fusion scene of the 80's.
Sadao Watanabe - Morning Island
FLYING DISK VIJ-6018 Japan 1979
JP￥749
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *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.
POLYDOR 28MM 0186 Japan 1982
JP￥380
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A classic Fusion song. The title song is still played often on the radio.
The band's second album, released in 1982. In Japan, this is their first album. Following the huge success of this album, their official first album, "Drivin' Hard," was later released in Jap
Soft Rock, Pop Rock, Smooth Jazz
A&M AMP-28125 Japan 1985
JP￥1480
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
This is his first solo album, produced with the help of some of the most accomplished jazz musicians.
You can listen to jazz rock that can be considered a return to the basics.
INFINITY VIJ-6305 Japan 1979
JP￥980
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.
Jazz-Funk, Smooth Jazz, Fusion
POLYDOR 28MM 0250 Japan 1982
JP￥1080
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
George Benson - George Benson Collection
WARNER BROS P-5599~600W Japan 1981
JP￥980
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, with Booklet
A compilation of George Benson's charms.
Released in 1981. You can also enjoy pop-oriented songs.
CBS SONY 28AH 1514 Japan 1983
JP￥379
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.
Marine's fourth album, released in 1983.
The cover photo is also one of the attractions of this album.
Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Cool Jazz
CBS SONY 25AP 1869(TZ), 25AP 1869 Japan 1980
JP￥480
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Cover Soiled *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)
FLYING DISK VIJ-6001 Japan 1977
JP￥1180
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : 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.
Sadao Watanabe - Greatest Hits
FLYING DISK VIJ-28001 Japan 1980
JP￥399
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
Fusion saxophone player.
Selections from three smash hit albums.
POLYDOR 28MM 0225 Japan 1982
JP￥680
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A big hit album by the British fusion band "Shakatak"
Their third hit album included the hit song "Invitations."
JVC VIJ-6326 Japan 1980
JP￥980
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
Released in 1980. Commemorative album for Dave Grusin's visit to Japan.
A masterpiece by Dave Grusin, a pianist, arranger, composer and producer who represents jazz fusion, adult contemporary and film music.
Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Rhythm & Blues
WARNER PIONEER P-10296W Japan 1977
JP￥380
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Mark on Media, Hard Stain on Cover, Scratch/damage on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece that established Benson's popularity.
Full of fusion sounds that highlight the guitar.
WARNER BROS P-10267W Japan 1976
JP￥1280
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A magnificent debut album from Staff, the band that took the world by storm with fusion.
The members play as if they are singing, and their live sound is timeless, making this a must-listen for music lovers.
Sadao Watanabe - Fill Up The Night
ELEKTRA P-13017 Japan 1983
JP￥579
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
*The image is not from the actual item.
Sadao Watanabe's first Japanese jazz album since moving to Elektra label
The album was produced in New York by Ralph McDonald and features talented musicians such as Marcus Miller on electric bass, Steve Gatt on drums, Eric Gale on guitar, Richard Tee on keyboards
Fusion, Rhythm & Blues, Smooth Jazz
A TOUCH 28·3H-250 Japan 1986
JP￥879
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover, Hype Sticker *The image is not from the actual item.
Jazz-Rock, Jazz-Funk, Smooth Jazz
MCA VIM-6263 Japan 1981
JP￥790
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
This hit reached number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and 41st on the overall album chart.
The fifth album, released in 1981. The pleasant, sunny sound of this work captivated not only Jazz/Fusion fans but also other genres.
Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good
Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
A&M AMP-6006 Japan 1977
JP￥1680
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Chuck Mangione, the flag bearer of soft and mellow music.
"Come on, let's fall in love together." Your name, music, whispered in my heart. I will always love you. With you, I always feel so good.
Native Son - Coast To Coast (Live In Usa)
JVC VIJ-9005 / VIJ-9006 Japan 1980
JP￥780
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Cut-out Hole on Cover
A talented 70's J-fusion band.
Live albums recorded at venues including The Baked Potato in LA and The Bottom Line in NY.
WARNER BROS P-10536W Japan 1978
JP￥380
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Released in 1978. A masterpiece by jazz guitarist and composer Larry Carlton.
After leaving The Crusaders in 1976, he released this album under his solo name.
INVITATION VIH-6072 Japan 1978
JP￥1180
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Crease/Crinkle on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
The album is comprised of a Jazz Ballad & Fusion sound and includes the band's first original song.
The second album released in 1978. A fascinating world of 10 songs including the first original songs "I Can Fly" and "Sound of Love".
Casiopea - Halle / Hoshi Zora / Looking Up (Live)
ALFA ALR-12003 Japan 1985
JP￥780
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
*The image is not from the actual item.
Cassiopeia was a popular band in the early to mid-80s.
Based on rock and funk, it expresses a "Cassiope" feel.
MCA VIM-6269 Japan 1981
JP￥449
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
An 80's work that represents the height of maturity and sophistication of jazz fusion.
Urban and mellow, the Crusaders present "adult jazz".
