{"title":"Artist: Akira Miyazawa Quartet","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sea-horse-akira-miyazawa-quartet-2lp","title":"Sea Horse [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing music by legendary jazz tenor saxophone and flute player Akira Miyazawa (1927-2000)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLive performance recorded in 1989\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on 180g Classic Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally released in 2002 on CD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound of this live-recording is clearly focusing on the band. You may think that this is a studio recording first because you barely hear the audience. Masahiko Ozu plays drums and also worked with Ornette Coleman, Sarah Vaughan, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarumi Takeuchi plays piano and Shunsuke Takeuchi plays bass. You can enjoy outstanding Miyazawa’s tenor sax sound texture on all tracks including “GREEN DOLPHIN STREET” starting with his solo improvisation, one of the most popular Ellington’s compositions “IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD”, “BABY SEA HORSE” written by Miyazawa and “IF EVER I WOULD LEAVE YOU” from the musical “Camelot”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Dolphin Street\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a Sentimental Mood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor Butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby Sea Horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStardust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillie’s Bounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Can’t Get Started\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the a\" Train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akira Miyazawa Quartet","offers":[{"title":"2LP \/ Black","offer_id":42461651861695,"sku":"PCJA-00126-BK","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/PCJA-00126-AkiraMiyazawaQuartet-SeaHorse.jpg?v=1693205348"},{"product_id":"akira-miyazawa-quartet-kiso-lp","title":"Kiso [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e** This is a PRE-ORDER. Please read our policies before ordering. Check our website for Est. Ship Date.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eReleased in 1970 as part of Victor's \"Japanese Jazz\" series, \"Kiso\" embodies Miyazawa's belief in creating uniquely Japanese music, making it a vital piece of cultural history\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing Takeo Moriyama on drums, Yasuo Arakawa on bass, and Masahiko Sato on piano\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis recording represents one of the pinnacles of Miyazawa's artistry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Kiso,\" \"Asama,\" \"Hakuba,\" and \"Hida\" evoke the landscapes of Akira Miyazawa's past, as he intricately weaves his feelings and emotions into the music. This work represents one of the pinnacles of Miyazawa's artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1970 as part of Victor's \"Japanese Jazz\" series, Miyazawa stated, \"We are Japanese, so I think we have to create something that only Japanese people can do.\" In his quest to craft a uniquely Japanese sound, he drew inspiration from his roots in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. For Miyazawa, the titles \"Kiso,\" \"Asama,\" \"Hakuba,\" and \"Hida\" reflect the landscapes of his childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features Takeo Moriyama’s raging drums, Yasuo Arakawa’s rich bass, and Masahiko Sato’s overflowing piano, alongside Miyazawa’s saxophone. Together, they express nostalgia and admiration for his homeland and reverence for Mother Nature. With sincerity and care, Miyazawa channels his thoughts and memories into his music. \"Kiso\" stands as a testament to the heights he has achieved. 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