{"title":"Artist: Steve Marcus + Inagaki \u0026 Soul Media","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"steve-marcus-inagaki-and-soul-media-something-lp-vinyl-record","title":"Something [Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst-time on vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e180g HQ vinyl with faithfully restored original artwork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeavy tip-on gatefold sleeve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemastered \u0026amp; cut from the 1st generation Nippon Columbia master tape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLacquer cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio\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\u003cspan\u003eIn a remarkable historical moment, sax player \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteve Marcus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e embarked on a journey to Japan alongside jazz greats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbie Mann\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoody Herman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Little did he know that this would mark a significant milestone not just for Japanese jazz, but also for the world of recording itself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was during this time that the first-ever work recorded on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCM digital audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e came to life. The invitation extended by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInagaki Jiro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e set the stage for an unforgettable session featuring Inagaki and his jazz-rock unit, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoul Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The lineup included the talents of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasahiko Sato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on piano and electric piano, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyo Kawasaki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on guitar, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYasuo Arakawa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on bass, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHajime Ishimatsu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on drums, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeiji Tanaka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on drums. One standout piece from the album is \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFairy Rings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\" an original track by Sato that captivates with its precise interpretation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a special treat, the album includes a bonus track—an expansive 13-minute alternate take jazz rock\/free jazz rendition of \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomething\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\" discovered during the 2013 CD reissue. This historic recording encapsulates the essence of a momentous era in jazz and stands as a testament to the boundless creativity and innovation of these visionary musicians.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eSomething\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairy Rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerenity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomething (Alternate Take)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"352\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/6rfL1wfs7XpyHTymQb8asw?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Steve Marcus + Inagaki \u0026 Soul Media","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":42373344952511,"sku":"CR69055-BK","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/CR69055-8809114698552-Something-Cover.jpg?v=1686469704"}],"url":"https:\/\/helixsounds.com\/collections\/artist-steve-marcus-inagaki-soul-media.oembed","provider":"Helix Sounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}