{"title":"Artist: Nobuo Hara and Sharps \u0026 Flats","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nobuo-hara-and-sharps-and-flats-little-giant-lp","title":"Little Giant [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\u003e1xLP pressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is Nobuo Hara and Sharps \u0026amp; Flats' greatest masterpiece\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally released in 1970\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\u003eSharps and Flats, led by Nobuo Hara, has been a driving force in Japan's big band jazz scene with its diverse activities and distinctive musicality. Among the many works produced throughout their long career, 'Little Giant' stands out as one of their most iconic albums. Originally released in 1970 as part of Victor's Japanese Jazz series, this album is notable for the participation of renowned composers and arrangers such as Masao Yagi, Kiyoshi Yamaya, Norio Maeda, and Masahiko Sato. In addition to their original compositions, the album features unique arrangements of pieces by Oliver Nelson, who had a close connection with Sharps and Flats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album's intricate and adventurous arrangements, combined with the band's high-level performance quality, are truly remarkable. You'll be captivated by the hipness of \"Little Giant,\" the strength of \"Dark Horse,\" the cutting-edge sound of \"Orbit 8:11,\" and the sophistication of \"Flexibility.\" This dynamic performance, marked by a perfect balance of tension and relaxation, showcases the full potential and allure of Sharps and Flats. This album is a masterpiece that brings out the best in the band.\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\u003eLittle Giant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegy For A Duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrbit 8:11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlute Salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiss Fine\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":"Nobuo Hara and Sharps \u0026 Flats","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":43669281505471,"sku":"NJS-803-BK","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/NJS-803-NobuoHaraandSharps_Flats-LittleGiant.jpg?v=1726166279"}],"url":"https:\/\/helixsounds.com\/collections\/artist-nobuo-hara-and-sharps-flats.oembed","provider":"Helix Sounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}