This selection refers to a highly acclaimed, cult-classic Japanese jazz-fusion album originally released in 1973 on RCA Records. As the title suggests, the project is a brilliant stylistic collision: it reimagines traditional Japanese folk songs (minyō) through the lens of heavy, groovy 1970s Jazz-Rock. The album juxtaposes ancient, elegant acoustic sounds with a modern, funky rhythm section. It was brought to life by a supergroup of master musicians from both the traditional Japanese and modern jazz worlds: Featuring musicians Jake H. Concepcion, Norio Maeda, Tatsuro Takimoto, Takeshi Inomata, Sadanori Nakamure, Kazue Sawai, Tadao Sawai, Osamu Nakajima, Hozan Yamamoto, Tadataka Nakazawa, Kenji Yoshida & Takehisa Suzuki.
Please note; Very close to Near Mint apart from one mark on track 6 on the a-side.
- A1 黒田節 Kuroda Bushi
- A2 花笠踊り Hanagasa Odori
- A3 そうらん節 Soran Bushi
- A4 さんさ時雨 Sansa Shigure
- A5 ひえつき節 Hietsuki Bushi
- A6 佐渡おけさ Sado Okesa
- B1 五ッ木の子守唄 Itsuki No Komoriuta
- B2 北海盆唄 Hokkai-Bonuta
- B3 木曽節 Kiso Bushi
- B4 貝殻節 Kaigara Bushi
- B5 磯節 Iso Bushi
- B6 南部牛追唄 Nanbu Ushioi Uta
