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Akira Ishikawa

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Nippon Columbia

HMJY-202

LP Black $59
LP Clear Yellow $46
  • Pressed on Clear Yellow Vinyl
  • Originally released in 1975
  • Japanese Rare Groove

Description

Japanese jazz, a rare groove masterpiece, is now re-released on clear lime yellow color vinyl! Immerse yourself in the pleasure of feeling numb all over your body with a single drum beat as Akira Ishikawa, the super funky drummer born in Japan, takes you on a journey through a wonderland of grooves!

Akira Ishikawa is renowned as a super funky drummer in Japan, earning praise for his ability to freely explore and blend jazz, rock, and African music into a unique musicality. Throughout his career, which spans from jazz rock to rare groove, this particular work stands out for its exceptional song selection and exhilarating musicality. "Let's Start" delivers a tight cover of Fela Kuti's Afro-funk, "Bongo Rock" presents a dynamic song with drum breaks, and "Pick Up The Pieces" offers a jazz-funk rendition of the classic song by the Average White Band. The album...
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Preview Tracklist

  • 1 I've Got To Use My Imagination
  • 2 Bongo Rock
  • 3 Do It Til You're Satisfied
  • 4 Hey Jude
  • 5 El Condor Pasa
  • 6 Pick Up The Pieces
  • 7 Love Is The Answer
  • 8 I Shot The Sheriff
  • 9 Let's Start
  • 10 Boogie On Raggae Woman