Among the many genre-bending works of the maverick Japanese jazz musician Jiro Inagaki, this particular jazz rock album stands out as especially unique—and now it’s finally reissued on analog vinyl. Featuring vocals for the first time by Sammy and Seiji Sawada, and backed by an all-star lineup including Masahiko Sato, Kimio Mizutani, and Hiro Yanagida, this album showcases a mysteriously dark and shimmering rock groove.
Personnel:
Jiro Inagaki (ts, ss, fl) / Tsuneyuki Matsuki (g) / Kimio Mizutani (g) / Hiro Yanagida (key, p) / Hideaki Takebe (b) / Kiyoshi Tanaka (ds) / Sammy (vo) / Seiji Sawada (vo) / Masahiko Sato (moog) / New Chamber Music Society (strings)
Liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS / DEEP JAZZ REALITY)
Originally released: NCB-7013 (December 25, 1971)