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Studio Mule Various: Midnight In Tokyo Vol. 3 LP

Midnight In Tokyo is a compilation series that aims to be the perfect companion to nights in Tokyo, collecting tracks by Japanese artists that sound best at night. Vol. 2 (STUDIOMUL 006CD/LP, 2018) focused more on '80s jazz fusion, but the latest installm

Various: Midnight In Tokyo Vol. 3 LP

C$54.99

WeWantSound Various: Tokyo Bliss: Japanese Funk, Boogie & City Pop 1974-88 LP

Following the success of the 'Tokyo Glow' and 'Funk Tide' sets, Wewantsounds once again teams up with Tokyo-based DJ Notoya for a breezy selection of Funk and Boogie recorded in Japan for King Records in the 70s and 80s. Most tracks here are making?their

Various: Tokyo Bliss: Japanese Funk, Boogie & City Pop 1974-88 LP

C$49.99

Victor Hara, Nobuo and Sharps & Flats: Little Giant LP

Sharps and Flats, led by Nobuo Hara, has been a driving force in Japan's big band jazz scene with its diverse activities and distinctive musicality. Among the many works produced throughout their long career, 'Little Giant' stands out as one of their most

Hara, Nobuo and Sharps & Flats: Little Giant LP

C$79.99

Victor Imada, Masaru Trio +2: Maki LP

Masaru Imada's debut album, "Maki," is where it all began. Known as one of Japan's most influential pianists, Imada's career has spanned seven decades, from hard bop to fusion, with over 30 albums under his belt. "Maki" captures the essence of his powerfu

Imada, Masaru Trio +2: Maki LP

C$79.99

Victor Sawada, Shungo Quintet: Formation LP

Shungo Sawada, a true pioneer of Japan’s modern jazz scene, delivers something special with his album "Formation." Despite being a legendary guitarist since the 1940s, Sawada has surprisingly few albums under his own name, making this one a standout. "For

Sawada, Shungo Quintet: Formation LP

C$79.99

Sony Japan Suzuki, Isao Quartet + 2: Orang-Utan LP

Sony Japan is pleased to present Isao Suzuki's fourth album off the Three Blind Mice label, "Orangutan". The 1975 free jazz album features acclaimed saxophonist Mori Kenji and guitarist Kazumi Watanabe, and remains undiminished by the years.

Suzuki, Isao Quartet + 2: Orang-Utan LP

C$69.99

Yamanaka, Toru & Teiji Furuhashi / Dumb Type: Plan for Sleep LP

DUMB TYPE is a multimedia performance art group based in Kyoto that was formed in 1984 and continues to be active at the forefront of the art scene. We are excited to announce the simultaneous release of two cassette book works produced by musician Toru Y

Yamanaka, Toru & Teiji Furuhashi / Dumb Type: Plan for Sleep LP

C$44.99

Yamanaka, Toru & Teiji Furuhashi / Dumb Type: Every Dog Has His Day LP

DUMB TYPE is a multimedia performance art group based in Kyoto that was formed in 1984 and continues to be active at the forefront of the art scene. We are excited to announce the simultaneous release of two cassette book works produced by musician Toru Y

Yamanaka, Toru & Teiji Furuhashi / Dumb Type: Every Dog Has His Day LP

C$44.99

Studio Mule Various: Midnight In Tokyo Vol. 1 LP

Mule Musiq announce their new label, Studio Mule. Midnight In Tokyo Vol. 1 is a compilation of Japanese disco, boogie, and soul music. The compilation starts off with the Afro disco classic "Mi Mi Africa" by harmonica player Nobuo Yagi. "Silver Spot" is a

Various: Midnight In Tokyo Vol. 1 LP

C$49.99

Studio Mule Various: Midnight In Tokyo Vol. 2 LP

Midnight In Tokyo Vol. 2, the second installment to the compilation series that rounds up hidden gems by Japanese artists that's perfect for listening at night in Tokyo, is here. This time the collection brings together some tasty electric jazz fusion fro

Various: Midnight In Tokyo Vol. 2 LP

C$49.99

Time Capsule Kobayashi, Izumi "Mimi": Choice Cuts 1978-1983 LP

Irrepressible, off-the-wall and utterly unique - the late ‘70s/early ‘80s Latin jazz-funk and leftfield electronic boogie of Japanese composer and pianist Izumi ‘Mimi’ Kobayashi collected for the first time.

A luminous soul with an indefatigable love

Kobayashi, Izumi "Mimi": Choice Cuts 1978-1983 LP

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Sony Japan Carriere, Linda: s/t LP

Linda Carriere's fantastic debut album produced by Haruomi Hosono in 1977. All lyrics were written by James Ragan. Composed by Haruomi Hosono (4 songs), Tatsuro Yamashita (2 songs), Minako Yoshida (2 songs), Akiko Yano (1 song), and Hiroshi Sato (1 song).

Carriere, Linda: s/t LP

C$69.99

Moriyama, Takeo: Smile (Blue) LP

Since 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 19

Moriyama, Takeo: Smile (Blue) LP

C$79.99

Inagaki, Jiro & Soul Media: Wandering Birds LP

The first vinyl reissue of a jazz-rock album by Jiro Inagaki, an outlier in the Japanese jazz world, featuring vocals by Sammy and Yasushi Sawada for the first time. Backed by Masahiko Sato, Kimio Mizutani, Hiro Yanagida, and others, this is a heavy and m

Inagaki, Jiro & Soul Media: Wandering Birds LP

C$89.99

Nippon Columbia Inomata, Takeshi / Sound Limited: Sounds Of Sound L.T.D. LP

The drums of fire scorch the age. With his young and talented Sound Limited, Takeshi Inomata heralds the arrival of the golden age of jazz rock in high spirits. Drummer Takeshi Inomata, who led the Japanese jazz scene with his precise stick work and music

Inomata, Takeshi / Sound Limited: Sounds Of Sound L.T.D. LP

C$69.99

Studio Mule Honda, Shinsuke: Silence LP

Originally released in 1983 through Apollon Music industrial corp's alty sublabel, Mule Musiq sub-label Studio Mule presents the first official digital reissue of Shinsuke Honda's rare Silence album. Recorded as part of alty's resort mind music series, Ho

Honda, Shinsuke: Silence LP

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180g Various: Wamono A to Z presents: “Blow Up” Trio - Japanese Rare Groove from the Trio Records vaults 1973-1981 LP

After many years working as a buyer for several record stores, DJ Chintam opened his own Blow Up shop in 2018 in Tokyo’s Shibuya district. A member of the Dayjam Crew and a specialist of soul, funk, rare groove and disco music, Chintam is also an expert o

Various: Wamono A to Z presents: “Blow Up” Trio - Japanese Rare Groove from the Trio Records vaults 1973-1981 LP

C$44.99

Le Tres Jazz Club Hara, Nobuo & Hozan Yamamoto: New Jazz In Japan LP

Gatefold packaging. Nobuo "Hara," whose real name is Nobuo Tsukahara, is a Japanese saxophonist who became known in 1951 with his big band, the Sharp & Flats. Together they recorded more than a hundred album during their career. Hozan Yamamoto is, for his

Hara, Nobuo & Hozan Yamamoto: New Jazz In Japan LP

C$49.99

Nippon Columbia Various: Sensational Jazz '70 Vol. 1/2 LP

The agony of hard bop, the rise of jazz-rock, and the emergence of free jazz. The definitive live recording that captures the chaos and climax of jazz in Japan. Japan's jazz scene around 1970 is very interesting. The agony of hard bop, the rise of jazz-ro

Various: Sensational Jazz '70 Vol. 1/2 LP

C$84.99

Great Tracks Takahashi, Yukihiro: WHAT, ME WORRY? LP

WHAT, ME WORRY? is Yukihiro’s fourth solo album originally released in 1982 on the YEN Label launched with Haruomi Hosono and Alfa Records. In addition to Japanese musicians Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Kenji Omura and Hiroshi Sato, additional album

Takahashi, Yukihiro: WHAT, ME WORRY? LP

C$64.99

Great Tracks Takahashi, Yukihiro: Neuromantic LP

Neuromantic is Takahashi’s first solo release for ALFA and his third solo album overall. In addition to Japanese musicians Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Kenji Omura, the album also features Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay (Roxy Music), and Tony Mansfi

Takahashi, Yukihiro: Neuromantic LP

C$64.99

Great Tracks Takahashi, Yukihiro: Tomorrow's Just Another Day LP

Originally recorded in 1983, Tomorrow’s Just Another Day is Yukihiro’s fifth solo album and second release for the YEN label. The album features Bill Nelson and Pierre Barouh. All songs were recorded in Japan and half of the tracks were sung in Japanese.

Takahashi, Yukihiro: Tomorrow's Just Another Day LP

C$64.99

Great Tracks Casiopea: Mint Jams LP

This album was selected as the best album by “ADLIB” and “JAZZLIFE” magazines in 1982. It is a masterpiece that remains in the history of Japanese fusion. Cutting by Bernie Grundman.

Casiopea: Mint Jams LP

C$74.99

P-Vine Clarke-Boland Sextett: Music for the Small Hours LP

The much-anticipated analog release of the standout Japanese mellow fusion album, Ka Ri Bu No Yu Me: Light Fusion Fantasy, is finally here! The album features standout City Pop tracks like "Ka Ri Bu No Yu Me," a Balearic-infused tune with an oceanic vibe,

Clarke-Boland Sextett: Music for the Small Hours LP

C$64.99

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