HERE IS A BAND THAT I HAVE NEVER HEARD, OR KNEW ABOUT. THANKS TO AFOTS-L.C. FOR ALL 4 RELEASES PLUS A NEW SINGLE. ENJOY!!!!I WILL POST THE REST AS WELL
(HI RES) SUKEZA BAND - EVERYTHING [JULY7,2025]
A band formed at Sophia University in Tokyo. Decades later, they reactivated as an online band, consisting of Yasushi "Sukeza" Takayama on guitar and programming, Yohtaro Araki on bass, and Yoichi Yamazaki on keyboards.
A band formed at Sophia University in Tokyo. Decades later, they reactivated as an online band, consisting of Yasushi "Sukeza" Takayama on guitar and programming, Yohtaro Araki on bass, and Yoichi Yamazaki on keyboards.
In 2003 after collecting a variety of awards in Poland for his guitar playing, Marek Raduli created the fusion trio Pi-eR-2. With equally acclaimed bassist Wojtek Pilichowski and drummer Tom Losowski, the band was formed.
THIS IS THE 2ND AND LAST FROM THEM..THE 1ST WILL BE POSTED SOON.
English progressive/space/psychedelic rock band founded in 1983 in Somerset. Over the course of 40 years, the band has released over 30 albums, selling over a million copies worldwide. Throughout numerous line-up changes, co-founder and guitarist Ed Wynne has remained the sole original member of the band. THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE FOLLOWED FOR A LONG TIME,MIGHT REMEMBER WHEN I USED TO POST THEM ALL THE TIME...HERE ARE THE LAST 2 RELEASES BY THEM..
(HI RES) Ozric Tentacles – Harmonic Mind [SEPT.18,2026]
Japanese jazz-fusion band Casiopea will release their second studio album with their current lineup, Sunshine & Moonlight, on December 2, 2026, via Hats Unlimited. Released after sold-out shows in Los Angeles, the Blu-spec CD2 features 10 new tracksAlbum Overview
From a review: By Joe Klopus The Kansas City Star Trumpeter Shunzo Ohno is a seemingly shy and modest guy, and the kind of player who wins you over subtlety and songfulness, not with cascades of notes. But behind his playing, ...is a burning ambition. At age 63, Ohno is defying the odds with every solo. It's fair to describe the urgent way he's playing now as a real triumph. ...He's given some memorable performances in our area in recent days... Ohno has proved that his best right now is formidable - good enough to make him an active participant in the New York and on the world scenes once again. (He just got back from his native Japan, and he's flying back for another Asian tour as soon as he's done in KC.) "In 1973, Art Blakey came to Japan," Ohno says. "His trumpeter Woody Shaw couldn't come, and they needed one trumpeter. So I did the job. After that job, Art said, 'Come to New York.'" Ohno took the advice, and recites the date of his arrival, March 22, 1974. He gigged some more with Blakey. He worked with Roy Haynes, another veteran drummer with the reputation for nurturing talent. And he tasted real success with another drummer, Norman Connors, when a song that Ohno wrote and played a strong solo on, "Bubbles," became a hit record for them. There were also stints with the Latin bandleader Machito and the Gil Evans orchestra. He toured with giants Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. Ohno was on his way. There were Miles David-like lyrical lines, and outbursts of real musical energy, delivered with that coolest-dude-in-the-room swagger that Lee Morgan had in his playing. And there were great charts, because Ohno is composing and arranging on a high level, too. This modest man has inspired a biography and a documentary film in Japan. But more importantly, he really embodies the power of music to change life again and again. All things considered, chances are good that this survivor has so much swagger in his playing because he really is the coolest dude in the room. .... If you are looking for COOL, INTIMATE MELODIES, FIERCE BOLD ENERGY, INSPIRING SPIRIT, it is bundled into 'ALL in One'. Crosses all cultures and speaks directly to the heart and soul.
1. Sea Breeze (6:32)
2. All in One (5:44)
3. Over the Rainbow (5:42)
4. Okinawa (7:25)
5. Dreamers (4:42)
6. April Moon (4:12)
7. Tairyo Bushi (5:08)
8. Musashi (International Songwriting Competition grand prize winner) 07:30
Recorded At: Joe's Pub in New York City (drawn from three evening-length concerts)
Japanese jazz trumpet player. Born on March 22, 1949 in Gifu, Japan. Moved to New York City in 1974. Has worked with Art Blakey, Gil Evans, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and many more'
HAS CLASSIC RELEASES AS "QUARTER MOON", SOMETHINGS COMMING"
• Bass: Leo Traversa, Yoshi Waki, Jeremiah Edwards (and Kip Sophos)
• Drums / Percussion: Thierry Arpino, Jerome Jennings, Cyro Baptista
• Strings: Members of the Lotus Chamber Music Collective, led by cellist Sasha Ohno (including violinists Emily Garrison, Katherine Kyu Hyeon Lim, and violist Molly Goldman)
The album showcases bluesy, hard-driving electric guitar work by Kyoto-born guitarist Takeshi Yamaguchi backed by the high-energy rhythm section of Naniwa Express members Ko Shimizu and Rikiya Higashihara.
The brand new album "Pacific Voyage" by Nautilus from Tokyo is a breezy summertime soundtrack which combines sunny Yacht Rock with a touch of cool 80s City Pop.
The Japanese Jazzfusion trio reinterpretates stone cold classics from this era in their typical signature way of playing.
Songs like the heavy sampled "What You Won't Do For Love" by Bobby Caldwell and Toto's "Georgy Porgy" get a completely new coat of paint and fresh interpretation translated into now and tomorrow.
Followed by a who's who of tracks from Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald, Shuggie Otis, Nohelani Cypriano and Toshiki Kadomatsu to name a few.
Guest appearances on this album are from UK soul singer John Turrell (Smoove & Turrell), German rap legend Toni-L (Advanced Chemistry with Torch) and Japanese soul singer Ryuto Kasahara who worked with Grooveman Spot and DJ Mitsu The Beats so far.
1.
Get It Up For Love 03:41
2.
Georgy Porgy feat. John Turrell & Toni-L 04:01
3.
Strawberry Letter 23 04:28
4.
I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) 04:10
5.
The Second Arrangement 04:17
6.
What A Fool Believes 03:56
7.
What You Won't Do For Love feat. Ryuto Kasahara 04:19
After their first European tour in May 2023, Tokyo-based Jazz trio Nautilus has received an amazing response from concert visitors and the professional audience!
So we decided to press their last gig of the tour at the legendary King Georg in Cologne, Germany on limited mixed media. This is for all concert goers to soak up the vibes again and for all those who couldn't make it to the concert to see them playing live! And believe us, this is a real experience, please enjoy this cross-section of songs - from old to new - and: it is recorded as a multitrack recording session for your listening pleasure.
Nautilus is a Japanese Jazz trio centered around drummer Toshiyuki Sasaki. Together with bass player Shigeki Umezawa and Mariko Nakabayashi on the keys they are known for their distinctive style, which can be summarized as the modern rare groove, embodies a mixture of jazz, funk, disco music, soul, and even hip hop.
THANKS TO AFOTS FOR SHARING THESE, MORE TO COME...
In 2020, Daisuke Takeuchi left the band and Mariko joined as a new member.
The slogan is "Sodayone!" (That's right!). Fresh, sophisticated, and technical J-Fusion presented by three legendary musicians! The Katsushika Trio, composed of three founding members of the legendary fusion band Casiopea, has completed a fresh and powerful new album that returns to the roots of classic J-Fusion, which has recently been gaining renewed attention among young listeners overseas. The album title was inspired by an incident that occurred at a concert. While hosting the MC segment after the performance, the members and fans shared a common sentiment, asking, "Isn't J-Fusion really cool?" during which the chant "Sodayone!" (That's right!) was born. Inspired by this chant, Minoru Mukaiya took on the role of producer and completed the framework of the album in a short period of time. For this album, a method was adopted where each part was recorded individually in their respective performance environments. By meticulously composing each part, they not only perfected the sophisticated arrangements characteristic of fusion music but also created a solid ensemble that highlights the individual personalities of the three members. The album features tracks that fully showcase the charm of the Katsushika Trio, including the energetic 'Twilight Run,' the title track 'SO-DAYONE!' which stands out with memorable and vibrant guitar playing, and the thrilling high-speed fusion song 'Cobalt Express.' Additionally, 'Paris-Nice,' featuring Kunihiko Murai—a mentor figure to the members—adds a sense of luxury to the album with its sophisticated and beautiful melody. Displaying a diverse musical spectrum ranging from sounds reminiscent of City Pop to sweet mid-tempo tracks and technical, funky performances, this album is the Katsushika Trio's fourth studio album and a heartfelt work that revives the allure of J-fusion in the modern era.
By using only saxophone, electric bass, drums, and voice, the trio crafts a high-energy, stripped-down sonic footprint. They describe their approach as borrowing the numeric concept of a jazz trio (like those initiated by Bill Evans or Brad Mehldau) but completely subverting its traditional, harmonic spirit to deliver a highly intense, modern jazz experience.
This work was produced by bassist Osamu Koichi as his final solo album. The ultimate work of Osamu World, evolved by the gathering of Japan's top musicians.
T-Square's 46th studio album was recorded in LA. Due to Keizoh Kawano's sudden health issues, keyboardist Philippe Saisse, who had previously worked with the band on several occasions, stepped in to participate in the album's production. SACD, Album, Hybrid
1-1Sky Drive
1-2Kasareria
1-3Lonesome George
1-4City of Memories
1-5Horizon
1-6Love Game
1-7Samba de Bantha
1-8Parallel World
1-9Some Other Time
Recorded At – LAFX Recording Services
Piano [Acoustic Piano], Piano [Rhodes Piano], Vocoder, Synth, Arranged By [Keyboard Arrangements] – Philippe Saisse
A superb session featuring members from the golden age, from "TRUTH" to "NATURAL"! "THE SQUARE Reunion," a new project by original members of T-SQUARE, Japan's world-renowned pop instrumental band, has begun. This release captures the second day of their miraculous premium live performance at Blue Note Tokyo in Aoyama, Tokyo, which took place over two days.A video recording of the live concert held at Blue Note Tokyo on April 1, 2017, coinciding with the launch of the project “THE SQUARE Reunion.” The selection focused on songs from albums released from Truth in 1987 to Natural in 1990.
I WILL ALSO POST THE OTHER ONE IN THIS SERIES AS WELL.
if you have good burning software, you can still burn it to reg cd..
Dans Sa Chambre
Daisy Field
Love For Spy
Twilight In Upper West
PIOGGIA DI CAPRI
Eurostar
Hard Boiled
Nab That Chap
Radio Star
Truth
Little Mermaid
Breeze And You
Wind Song
Giant Side Steps
Hirotaka Izumi
Piano
Hiroyuki Noritake
Drums
Keizoh Kawano
Keyboards
Masahiro Andoh
Guitar
Mitsuru Sutoh
Bass
Takeshi Itoh
Sax & EWI
FLAC [24B X 19200] HI RES PT 1 & PT 2
pt. 1 -tracks 1-7>> https://mega.nz/file/IUc1yQLJ#9qweGoP-S95ax5JWAFZ6FfY5uclEEYybfSZN4-6Z5yQ
pt. 2 - tracks 8-14>> https://mega.nz/file/KWpnmAKZ#uc3mhKfHK23ratNWUITmXuiSxfAF8f0Tnpz6FzVGC8s
The album “Rainbow Goblins Story Live at Budokan 1981 〜Nijidensetsu〜” by Japanese virtuoso guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka is a legendary concert recording of a performance at Nippon Budokan on March 11, 1981, timed to coincide with the release of his masterpiece concept album “The Rainbow Goblins”.
