石黒ケイ
女は女

Originally released in 1976Arranged by Kiyoshi YamayaFeaturing Shakuhachi master, Kifu MitsuhashiKifu Mitsuhashi studied with Soufu Sasaki of the Kinko-style shakuhachi in 1968. He became a member of Pro Musica Nipponia and participated in many concerts both in Japan and overseas after completing the NHK Hougaku Training Program in 1972. Mitsuhashi studied with Chikugai Okamoto of the shakuhachi fukesyu meian souryuukai in 1974. He was awarded as top soloist of the 1st Pan Music Festival in 1976.Kiyoshi Yamaya is a Japanese jazz composer, band leader born in Tokyo on March 29, 1932. As a musician commonly playing the alto or baritone saxophone, he had been a part of bands like Tetsurou Takahama and Eskyer Cats and Hiromichi Yamamoto and Champagne Serenade.Originally released in 1976, “Shakuhachi: Sato no uta” is a collaboration between these two artists. The album artfully combines each musicians respective genres of expertise, resulting in an incredible fusion of both jazz and traditional Japanese folk music.

✺ Originally released in 1977.✺ Pressed on black vinyl.✺ Extensive liner notes by lyricist Ryo Shoji.Get ready to dive into a classic groove with the original soundtrack for the Nippon Television drama "Matsuribayashi ga Kikoeru," which first aired in 1977 and starred the legendary Kenichi Hagiwara (Shoken). This album features two standout tracks, "Dream Racer" and "Stranger," offered in various cool arrangements.The music, written and arranged by Katsuo Ohno—who’s worked with legends like The Spiders, PYG, and the Takayuki Inoue Band, and has scored for shows like "Taiyo ni Hoero!", "Kizudarake no Tenshi," and the long-running anime "Meitantei Conan"—captures that timeless Japanese groove. The tunes are brought to life by George Yanagi and the NADJA Band, known for backing Shoken. Finally, this gem is making its comeback on vinyl.Plus, this reissue includes fresh liner notes by lyricist Ryo Shoji (summer 2024).Liner notes written by lyricist Ryo Shoji (summer 2024) for this reissue are included.