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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.
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What is a surprise chef? Just like someone who shows up and cooks for you unexpectedly? Or like a special guest appearance at a restaurant? Or is it chef in the sense of boss? "Surprise, Chef!"?
Anyway, this is some pretty nice stuff. You and the chef might want to light up to this. Tom Colquhoun
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this album is the justification for the hundreds of hours this year alone i have put into listening to albums. this record has so much versatility, it could be very legitimately used as background noise, or it could be a full-blown story that takes you down many winding paths of tension and emotion. the only difference between these two scenarios is whatever you wanted this album to be. if you havent already, please let this be the reason that you check this album out :3 kaycs
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It’s music of contemplation, where luxury doesn’t speak loudly but inwardly — almost intimately, like the gaze of a painter lingering on a pomegranate or a fig leaf. Alexandre