{"title":"Artist: Takeo Moriyama","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"smile-limited-2024-color-edition-takeo-moriyama-lp","title":"Smile (Limited 2024 Color Edition) [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on Clear Sky Blue Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoused in a gatefold jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds\/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation\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;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the late 1960s, jazz drummer Takeo Moriyama has been a dominant force in the free jazz scene, initially with the Yosuke Yamashita Trio, and more recently, collaborating with the KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET, earning respect from past to present. Recorded in 1980 with his quartet featuring Fumio Itabashi, this album is renowned for being the first to include the emotionally rich Japanese masterpiece \"Watarase\". Other highlights include the spirited \"Exchange\" and the beautifully poignant \"Goodbye\". Each track is a standout, offering a grand-scale performance where tranquility and movement organically intertwine, making it one of the top albums in the history of Japanese jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakeo Moriyama(Drums)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshio Kuniyasu(Tenor \u0026amp; Soprano Sax)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFumio Itabashi(Piano)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHideaki Mochizuki(Bass)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoichi Matsukaze(Alto \u0026amp; Tenor Sax, Flute)\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\u003eExchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatarase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood Bye\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":"Takeo Moriyama","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Blue","offer_id":43158901031103,"sku":"COJY-9518-BL","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/COJY-9518-TakeoMoriyama-Smile.jpg?v=1713552756"},{"product_id":"smile-limited-2025-color-edition-japanese-import","title":"Smile (Limited 2025 Color Edition) [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on Clear Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoused in a gatefold jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds\/Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese and English translation\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;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the late 1960s, jazz drummer Takeo Moriyama has been a dominant force in the free jazz scene, initially with the Yosuke Yamashita Trio, and more recently, collaborating with the KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET, earning respect from past to present. Recorded in 1980 with his quartet featuring Fumio Itabashi, this album is renowned for being the first to include the emotionally rich Japanese masterpiece \"Watarase\". Other highlights include the spirited \"Exchange\" and the beautifully poignant \"Goodbye\". Each track is a standout, offering a grand-scale performance where tranquility and movement organically intertwine, making it one of the top albums in the history of Japanese jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakeo Moriyama(Drums)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshio Kuniyasu(Tenor \u0026amp; Soprano Sax)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFumio Itabashi(Piano)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHideaki Mochizuki(Bass)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoichi Matsukaze(Alto \u0026amp; Tenor Sax, Flute)\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\u003eExchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatarase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood Bye\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":"Takeo Moriyama","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Clear","offer_id":44786431262911,"sku":"COJY-9554-CL","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/COJY-9518-TakeoMoriyama-Smile.jpg?v=1713552756"},{"product_id":"takeo-moriyama-hush-a-bye-lp","title":"Hush-a-Bye [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\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\u003eRecorded in 1978\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart of the seventh installment of the \"Spin This Now!\" series\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\u003eFollowing the great response to the previous release \"Flash Up,\" a live recording from Shinjuku Pit Inn in March 1977, this new work composed by Takeo Moriyama was recorded about a year later. The second release left by the Takeo Moriyama Group on Teichiku now finally makes its debut as part of the seventh installment of \"Spin This Now!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKazumi Odagiri (ts, ss)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFumio Itabashi (p)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHideaki Mochizuki (b)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakeo Moriyama (ds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuest: Shigeharu Mukai (tb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded on February 27, 1978\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\u003eSunrise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHush-A-Bye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth Wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLover Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow Tiger\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":"Takeo Moriyama","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":45607296172223,"sku":"TEA-30-BK","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/4988004187773_974x_b8c8ec9b-e407-4626-b7c8-e099007217a6.jpg?v=1777618669"},{"product_id":"takeo-moriyama-mana-2lp","title":"mana [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\u003e2xLP pressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEighth installment from the \"Spin This Now!\" series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eReleased on analog for the first time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes original liner notes by Kazutomi Aoki from the album’s first release in 1994\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 key work that sparked the revival of Takeo Moriyama, a treasure of the Japanese jazz world and one of its most powerful drummers, is being released on analog for the first time as the 8th installment of \"Spin This Now!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA ferocious beat struck out by Takeo Moriyama, a treasure of the Japanese jazz world and one of its most powerful drummers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis important work, recorded in April 1994 and serving as the catalyst for Takeo Moriyama’s revival, is being released on analog for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether with a rock-solid lineup of players including Fumio Itabashi (P), Yoshihiko Inoue (S.Sax \u0026amp; T.Sax), Eiichi Hayashi (A.Sax), and Hiroshi Yoshino (B), Moriyama delivers an overwhelming performance that condenses the entire universe of his fighting spirit into what became “Moriyama’s body.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original liner notes by Kazutomi Aoki from the album’s first release in 1994 are also reprinted for this LP edition.\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\u003eSunrise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoctor Fujii\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExchange\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":"Takeo Moriyama","offers":[{"title":"2LP \/ Black","offer_id":45652475805887,"sku":"TJJA-10087-BK","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/4988008097016.jpg?v=1779353008"}],"url":"https:\/\/helixsounds.com\/collections\/artist-takeo-moriyama.oembed","provider":"Helix Sounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}