{"title":"Artist: Isao Suzuki","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"isao-suzuki-orangutan-lp","title":"Orangutan [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\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on 180g Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBernie Grundman Mastering \u0026amp; Cutting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressed at SMS Shizuoka Factory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eInitially released by renowned Japanese jazz label Three Blind Mice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally released in 1965\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\u003eSony Japan is pleased to present Isao Suzuki's fourth album off the Three Blind Mice label, \"Orangutan\". The 1975 free jazz album features acclaimed saxophonist Mori Kenji and guitarist Kazumi Watanabe and remains undiminished by the years.\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\u003eBlue Road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere Are You Going?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy One and Only Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrangutan\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\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h2wJJ2-CifE?si=q3EtggXG3MjlJa0R\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isao Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":43642859323583,"sku":"MHJL-358-BK","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/orangutan-album-cover_974x_fa653e6c-5b5d-44e8-94b7-19a24b447f35.jpg?v=1724958723"},{"product_id":"isao-suzuki-self-portrait-lp","title":"Self Portrait [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;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on 180g Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the highly anticipated reissue project \"Spin This Now!\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally released in 1980\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highly anticipated reissue project “Spin This Now!”, spotlighting must-hear Japanese jazz masterpieces for the global audience, kicks off! The inaugural titles feature legendary jazz bassist Isao Suzuki, known as the “Jazz God Father,” with the re-release of his landmark albums “Self Portrait” and “Samba Club.” Stay tuned for more essential reissues to come!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-of-a-kind solo album by legendary jazz bassist Isao Suzuki—originally released in 1980—is now reissued on analog vinyl!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted entirely by Suzuki himself through meticulous multi-track recording, the album features an eclectic mix of instruments including upright bass, Hammond organ, vocoder, Taishōgoto, and erhu, along with his own vocals. Not only did he compose and perform all the music, but he also designed the jacket artwork and wrote the liner notes, making this truly a singular, self-contained expression of Isao Suzuki in every sense—a bold, genre-defying one-man masterpiece.\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\u003eAi no Genten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTooki Yume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUruou Kokoro (Yasashii Ame)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYasashii Nikumareguchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGensou no Naka de - Chuugoku ni Omoi wo Yose te\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaiwa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAno Hi Ano Toki (In a Sentimental Mood)\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":"Isao Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":44285804937407,"sku":"NAS-2143-BK","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/4988003648688_974x_cb12a919-c7e8-4ff7-9db1-e71c2e6d4ced.jpg?v=1749008439"},{"product_id":"isao-suzuki-samba-club-lp","title":"Samba Club [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on 180g Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the highly anticipated reissue project \"Spin This Now!\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegendary jazz bassist Isao Suzuk alongside longtime collaborator Tsuyoshi Yamamoto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally released in 1981\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highly anticipated reissue project “Spin This Now!”, spotlighting must-hear Japanese jazz masterpieces for the global audience, kicks off! The inaugural titles feature legendary jazz bassist Isao Suzuki, known as the “Jazz God Father,” with the re-release of his landmark albums “Self Portrait” and “Samba Club.” Stay tuned for more essential reissues to come!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legendary jazz bassist Isao Suzuki, revered worldwide for his extraordinary talent, recorded this vibrant session in 1981 alongside his longtime collaborator Tsuyoshi Yamamoto. Now, this rare gem returns on analog vinyl!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfused throughout with the infectious rhythms of Brazilian music, the album captures a festive spirit brought to life by an all-star lineup including Takayuki Kato, Ichiro Doi, and Donald Bailey.\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\u003eOverture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenderly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight and Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Georgia Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreensleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLa Vie en Rose ~ Moon Glow\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":"Isao Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":44285804970175,"sku":"NAS-2144-BK","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/4988003648695_974x_7d97eb5c-8a6d-4413-9ddd-2369fc5e9454.jpg?v=1749008444"},{"product_id":"isao-suzuki-akos-dream-lp","title":"Ako’s Dream [Japanese Import]","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Isao Suzuk, whose name has appeared in liner notes in records by Thelonius Monk, Charles Mingus, and Ella Fitzgerald\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeventh Three Blind Mice release by Isao Suzuki\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally released on Three Blind Mice label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 7th TBM album by Isao Suzuki. The soulful and lyrical title track and the song \"Feel Like Making Love\" are the highlights. This is a magnificent concept album dedicated to his beloved daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakao Uematsu(ts) \/ Takashi Imai(tb) \/ Sadayasu Fujii(p) \/ Yoshio Suzuki(b) \/ George Otsuka(ds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRec.: 1970.11.19／Orig. Rel.: 1971\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\u003eAKO'S DREAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISAO FAMILY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSEVEN COME ELEVEN\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":"Isao Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":44434866143423,"sku":"MHJL-474-BK","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/4547366751918_974x_0137711b-540b-4ffb-8fa5-14a652850555.jpg?v=1754122012"},{"product_id":"isao-suzuki-the-thing-lp","title":"The Thing [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eReissued as the fourth release in the \"Spin This Now!\" series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmbitious work recorded by Isao Suzuki, one of the leading bassists in the Japanese jazz scene\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptures the direction of Japanese jazz in the 1980s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA reissue of \"The Thing\", an ambitious work recorded by Isao Suzuki, one of the leading bassists in the Japanese jazz scene, together with a group of promising young musicians, has been confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis striking and thought-provoking album, born from the encounter between a towering jazz personality and youthful sensibilities, captures the direction of Japanese jazz in the 1980s. It will be reissued as the fourth release in the \"Spin This Now!\" series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouble Bass, Acoustic Piccolo Bass, Percussion: Isao Suzuki\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrums, Congas, Percussion: Keiyu Hirayama\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectric Guitar: Takayuki Kato\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiano, Electric Piano, Synthesizer: Masayoshi Yoneda\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrumpet, Flugelhorn: Shuji Miyake\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Thing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunburn Samba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal Hills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Isao Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":45290699423935,"sku":"NJS-845-BK","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/4988002951260_974x_e3bc3c45-2971-462f-9f0c-195198b55f45.jpg?v=1773452074"},{"product_id":"isao-suzuki-string-band-lp","title":"String Band [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;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRepressed as the fourth release in the \"Spin This Now!\" series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassic album released in the 1970s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMusic by Isao Suzuki, one of the leading bassists in the Japanese jazz scene\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic album released in the 1970s by Isao Suzuki, one of the leading bassists in the Japanese jazz scene, \"String Band\" is set to be repressed as the fourth release in the \"Spin This Now!\" series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis album was recorded by Isao Suzuki with an international string band lineup featuring Hank Jones, Roy Haynes, and Ron Carter. Widely supported by jazz fans both in Japan and abroad, it remains highly sought after and continues to command strong popularity on the used market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBass (Piccolo Bass): Isao Suzuki\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBass: Ron Carter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiano: Hank Jones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrums: Roy Haynes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNica's Dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvenue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreensleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheila's Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Isao Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":45604827594943,"sku":"NJS-844-BK","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/4988002951253_974x_0d51b9cb-1446-41ed-8b51-2886eae67a16.jpg?v=1777541081"},{"product_id":"isao-suzuki-hip-dancin-lp","title":"Hip Dancin' [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;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume 9 of the Spin This Now! series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassic album recorded in 1976\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures a superb lineup including Sam Jones, Kazumi Watanabe, and Fumio Karashim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic album recorded in 1976, featuring a superb lineup including Sam Jones, Kazumi Watanabe, and Fumio Karashima, with expansive cello solos. Highlights include an exhilarating duo number with the seasoned bassist Sam Jones, as well as Kazumi Watanabe’s hip guitar solos throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel Introduction: East Wind was a groundbreaking jazz label established in 1974 through the full cooperation of Ai Music, as it was then known, and Nippon Phonogram, as it was then known. Over a period of about five years, the label produced albums not only by Japanese musicians such as Masabumi Kikuchi, Sadao Watanabe, and Terumasa Hino, but also by musicians who were engaged in creative activity on the global jazz scene at the time. In addition to the quality of the performances, the artwork, created with leading designers and photographers, brought a fresh new image to jazz albums and had a major influence on later record production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHIP DANCIN'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWE'LL BE TOGETHER AGAIN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSACK O' WOE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFALLING IN LOVE WITH LOVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALONE TOGETHER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Isao Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":45745766269119,"sku":"PROZ-7925-BK","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/4988031890868_974x_430bcc11-7fde-4362-83b4-b5aa02a8e3de.jpg?v=1781770028"}],"url":"https:\/\/helixsounds.com\/collections\/artist-isao-suzuki.oembed","provider":"Helix Sounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}