Yamaya, Kiyoshi - Wamono Groove: Shakuhachi & Koto Jazz Funk 76 MAT10773.1

Yamaya, Kiyoshi - Wamono Groove: Shakuhachi & Koto Jazz Funk 76 MAT10773.1Following the already classic Wamono A to Z trilogy, 180g presents an exceptional collection of jazz funk rare groove tunes recorded in the mid seventies at the Nippon Columbia studios by three giants of Japanese music: arranger Kiyoshi Yamaya, koto legend Toshiko Yonekawa and shakuhachi master Kifu Mitsuhashi. Born in 1932 in Tokyo, Kiyoshi Yamaya started his musical career in 1953 when he played in various jazz bands in town. In 1957, Yamaya joined

Start these sonic tribulations with Les Masters and their 'Petites amies'

and “Crossroads”

"Vivid" was a groundbreaking record that blended elements of rock

Limited double vinyl LP pressing includes music on sides A

It is his response to the macro unease of a post-pandemic world careening towards violent authoritarianism and the personal grief that has come from loss in recent years

while looking forward to the future and constantly evolving

"Freddie" and the title track

blending downtempo with blues and roots music samples

and standing strong in the face of adversity and change ever since

Black Limousine (Live)

played "in the key of Lightin' Hopkins

Audio Technica AT-VM95EN/H Headshell/ Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge Combo Kit