Toru Aizawa Quartet TACHIBANA +2 [Amazing!! JAZZ NIPPON JAZZ] Japan Music CD

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Contents: Format: CD Specifications: Jewel Case The Aizawa Toru Quartet's "Tachibana," one of the most difficult-to-obtain independent Japanese jazz albums, is featured worldwide! It includes "Dead Letter," featured on the BBE compilation, and other deep and hard-hitting performances that rival contemporary American spiritual jazz. This album was produced with the support of Tachibana Ikujiro, who ran drive-ins and other businesses in Gunma Prefecture. Young local musicians, who have close ties with koto player Sakurai Hideaki (a composer of traditional Japanese and contemporary music), unleash their passion without reservation. The deep and hard-hitting performances, including "Sacrament" and "Dead Letter" (featured on the BBE compilation), are breathtaking, rivaling contemporary American spiritual jazz. Its rarity and quality make it a globally sought-after work. Recording Year: March 1975 Performer Credits: Toru Aizawa (p), Kyoichiro Morimura (ts, ss), Kozo Watanabe (b), Tetsuya Morimura (ds) [TRACKLIST] 01. Philosophers Stone 02. Sacramento 03. La Fiesta 04. Dead Letter 05. Orpheus' Samba 06. Sundance (Live at Mokuba) (Bonus Track) 07. Orpheus' Samba (Live at Mokuba) (Bonus Track) Media Reviews and More: The world-famous, highly acclaimed Japanese independent jazz album, Toru Aizawa Quartet's "Tachibana"! Featuring deep and hard-hitting performances that rival contemporary American spiritual jazz, including "Dead Letter" which was included in the BBE compilation. (C)RS