- Masterpiece of the early Japanese fusion era
- Released in 1975
- Pressed on clear red vinyl
A pioneering keyboardist of crossover music in Japan, Jun Fukamachi recorded and released this hidden masterpiece of the early Japanese fusion era in 1975 as part of Toshiba EMI’s audiophile-oriented high-fidelity analog “Pro Use Series”. Now, it returns on clear red vinyl.
Backed by a powerhouse rhythm section consisting of drummer Shuichi “Ponta” Murakami and bassist Ray Ohara, Fukamachi showcases a rich palette of analog synthesizer sounds, while Kenji Ohmura delivers breathtakingly intense and fluid guitar solos.
The centerpiece of the album is the approximately 14-minute jazz-funk epic “Bamboo Bongo”, a standout track that perfectly captures the virtuosity and adventurous spirit of this landmark recording.
Tracklist:
| Evening Star: Oh, Star Of Eve, Thy Tender Beam | 5:28 | ||
| Noah's Ark | 4:24 | ||
| Perfidy | 4:43 | ||
| Bamboo Bong | 13:49 | ||
| La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin | 3:51 |
