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The much-talked-about album featuring vocalist Sincere is finally being released on analogue vinyl!

A coveted treasure item for Ningen Isu fans! It is very popular not only among fans, but also among analog collectors and overseas users. In response to everyone's requests, the fourth in the series of analog LPs of the original albums of Ningen Isu is now available!

A coveted treasure item for Ningen Isu fans! It is very popular not only among fans, but also among analog collectors and overseas users. In response to everyone's requests, the fourth in the series of analog LPs of the original albums of Ningen Isu is now available!

A dramatic encounter between the elite group led by Shuya Okino and a legendary drummer. Connecting the past and present of Japanese jazz and illuminating the future that is an extension of it.

●kyoto Jazz Sextet is an acoustic jazz unit started in 2015 by Shuya Okino of Kyoto Jazz Massive, a DJ/music producer unit that is active worldwide. With the concept of expressing the "current state of jazz" rather than just a nostalgic hobby, he has released two albums so far: "mission" (2015) and "unity" (2017).

●Fully featuring Takeo Moriyama, the pinnacle of Japanese jazz drumming. The two performed together for the first time as headliners at Tokyo Crossover/Jazz Festival 2021 held at Shinkiba ageHa@STUDIO Coast on November 20, 2021. The audience was overwhelmed by the spirited collaboration that transcended generations.

●In addition to Moriyama's representative repertoire, which is popular among club jazz listeners, the album includes a new song "Father Forest" written by Shuya Okino. The all-analog recording and cutting from a half-inch analog tape master create a robust and dynamic sound.

Kyoto Jazz Sextet Shinpei Ruike trumpet Ken Kurihara tenor saxophone Yusuke Hirado piano Yoshihito"P"Koizumi. bass Shuya Okino (vision, sound effect on Watarase) featuring Takeo Moriyama drums

Produced by Shuya Okino (Kyoto Jazz Massive) Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Akihito Yoshikawa (studio Dedé)

■Live information Kyoto Jazz Sextet feat. Takeo Moriyama 3rd Album "succession" LP Release Live Friday, September 20, 2024 @cotton Club

For live inquiries: Extra Freedom info@extra-freedom.co.jp

- Pressed on Translucent Purple Vinyl - Printed Heavyweight Outer Plastic Sleeve - Includes tracks from Return to the 36th Chamber, Bastard Swordsman, Dirty Ho, Shaolin Mantis, Avenging Eagle, The Four Assassins, plus many others… In conjunction with the DeWolfe music library, uSUPER! present for the first time on vinyl - Super Kung Fu Sounds. A collection of tracks used throughout the 70’s and 80’s Kung Fu films of the Shaw Brothers.

Begin guitarist Masaru Shimabukuro is releasing his first solo album on analog vinyl in his 55th year of life, featuring a splendid lineup of guest artists! Guest artists include Mongol800, Orange Range, Kariyushi58, kiroro, Ken Yokoyama (crazy KEN Band), Sami-t (Mighty Crown), and more! Begin debuted in 1990 and was inclined toward blues-rock, but later began playing Okinawa folk music as a guiding light. Since then, they have released songs with rich and varied musicality. The cover art is drawn by Masaru Shimabukuro himself.

Ship to Shore PhonoCo. is proud to present acclaimed Japanese musical artist Yuji Toriyama’s debut album Take A Break, now available for the first time outside of Japan!

Yuji Toriyama - known in numerous circles for his TV, film, and video game soundtrack work - self-produced Take A Break whilst still studying at Keio University. It’s a sublime jazz-rock fusion masterpiece that shines with excellent musicianship, mellow grooves, and smooth melodies.

Now given the proper tender lovin’ care it deserves, Take A Break is back again on vinyl for the first time since 1981, featuring remastered sound and original artwork, and pressed onto limited edition “Dee Dee Doo Dup” blue wax. This is one release that any fan of music should try and get their sticky tricky fingers on!