{"title":"Artist: George Kawaguchi Big Four","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"george-kawaguchi-big-four-george-and-sleepy-lp","title":"George And Sleepy [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e** This is a BACKORDER. 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\u003eGeorge Kawaguchi was a pioneering figure in Japan's modern jazz scene\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally released in 1969\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\u003eIn the 1950s, the Big Four, led by George Kawaguchi, was a pioneering force in Japan's modern jazz scene, gaining immense popularity. Despite changes in its lineup, the group continued to make a significant impact on Japanese jazz. The album 'George \u0026amp; Sleepy' was originally released in 1969 as part of Victor's Japanese Jazz series. While the original liner notes described it as an attempt to recreate the nostalgia of the George Kawaguchi Big Four, this album is far from just a retrospective. Tracks like \"Lover\" and \"Charade\" nostalgically evoke the classic Big Four, offering pure enjoyment. Meanwhile, the album also impresses with more contemporary elements, such as the refined groove of \"Tuesday Samba\" and the exotic, beat-driven \"Vietnam.\" This thrilling album masterfully showcases the timeless appeal of jazz, blending the past and present through the deep, skillful performances of these jazz veterans.\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\u003eThe Breeze And I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn Green Dolphin Street\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuesday Samba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet And Lovely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVietnam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG.S. Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharade\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":"George Kawaguchi Big Four","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":43669281439935,"sku":"NJS-802-BK","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/George_Kawaguchi_Big_Four_974x_af8f1a85-03e8-4e54-98a4-7b70cc3214f0.jpg?v=1726041794"}],"url":"https:\/\/helixsounds.com\/collections\/artist-george-kawaguchi-big-four.oembed","provider":"Helix Sounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}