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J Jazz: Deep Modern Jazz From Japan (Volume 4) (The Nippon Columbia Label 1968-1981)

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Artist: Various
Label: BBE
Catalog number: BBE731CLP
Format: LP · Compilation · Stereo
Country: UK
Released: 2023
Genre: Jazz
Barcode: 197188693732

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This compilation provides a rare glimpse into the sophisticated evolution of the Japanese jazz scene between 1968 and 1981, specifically highlighting the diverse catalog of the Nippon Columbia label. Collectors prize this series for documenting the bridge between traditional post-bop and the experimental, atmospheric sounds that define the distinct character of Japanese modern jazz.

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J Jazz: Deep Modern Jazz From Japan (Volume 4) (The Nippon Columbia Label 1968-1981) has 14 tracks, about 1:57:51 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.

A1Exchange11:55
Composed By
Fumio Itabashi
A2The Ground For Peace7:47
Composed By
Yasuo Arakawa
B1Chakkiri-Bushi5:31
Composed By
町田嘉章
B2Trial Road8:24
Composed By
Tomoki Takahashi
B3A Muddy Muffin5:03
Composed By
Masahiko Satoh
C1Samba De Negrito10:30
Composed By
Hideo Ichikawa
C2Scramble7:39
Composed By, Arranged By
Hiromasa Suzuki
D1Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun4:56
Arranged By
Hiromasa Suzuki
Composed By
Claude Debussy
D2Toppu15:15
Composed By
Shigeharu Mukai
E1Ogi Denju-shiki2:55
Composed By, Arranged By
Kozaburo Yamaki
E2Jones Street13:09
Composed By, Arranged By
Kiyoshi Sugimoto
E3Mickey's Samba4:43
Composed By
Mikio Masuda
F1Kaleidoscope (Edit)9:31
Composed By, Arranged By
Kazumi Watanabe, Mickie Yoshino
F2By The Red Stream10:33
Composed By, Arranged By
Hiromasa Suzuki

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Released in 2023 by the London-based label BBE Music, this compilation represents the fourth installment in their acclaimed J Jazz series. The project was conceived to curate and archive the prolific yet globally under-recognized era of Japanese modern jazz recorded between 1968 and 1981. By focusing specifically on the archives of Nippon Columbia, the curators sought to spotlight the unique intersection of post-bop, spiritual jazz, and fusion that flourished in Japan during this period, often characterized by complex arrangements and an emphasis on technical virtuosity.

The design and compilation process for the volume involved extensive research into the label’s master tapes, aiming to bridge the gap between niche Japanese collector culture and international audiences. The collection is highly regarded by jazz enthusiasts and music historians for its role in contextualizing a scene that was largely self-contained at the time of its inception. Critics and fans alike have praised the series for providing a high-quality, accessible entry point into a sophisticated regional jazz canon that had remained inaccessible to many Western listeners for decades.

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