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Formation

Shungo Sawada Quintet

Formation

Victor Entertainment

NJS-799

LP Black $48

SHIPS BY 2026-11-06
  • Limited edition
  • Originally released in 1970
  • Pressed on black vinyl

Description

Shungo Sawada, a true pioneer of Japan’s modern jazz scene, delivers something special with his album "Formation." Despite being a legendary guitarist since the 1940s, Sawada has surprisingly few albums under his own name, making this one a standout. "Formation" kicks off with a unique take on Wayne Shorter’s "Footprints"—dignified, refined, yet with a cool simplicity that gives it real character. The album moves through the high-energy title track, "Formation," the jazz-rock vibes of "Unlucky Guy," and wraps up with another Shorter piece, "Chief Crazy Horse." It's a diverse yet cohesive collection, offering a polished snapshot of Japan’s "new mainstream" jazz.

Preview Tracklist

  • 1 Footprints

  • 2 Naughty Doggie

  • 3 Last Train To Clarksville

  • 4 Formation

  • 5 How Deep Is The Ocean

  • 6 Unlucky Guy

  • 7 Chief Crazy Horse