Name: Uganda - Dawn Of Rock
Brand: Akira Ishikawa and his Count Buffalos

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MRBLP239

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Quadraphonic Boxset with Tip-on Sleeve and OBI 

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-30

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

7119691280714

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

MRBLP239B

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2024-02-16

7119691285511

Black LP

MRBCD239

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7119691280820

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Akira Ishikawa and his Count Buffalos

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Mr Bongo

Mr Bongo is a British label that was founded in 1989. Originally located in a small record shop of the same name, it later moved to various locations in Soho and Shibuya, Japan. In 1999, the label's office was relocated to Brighton and its London & Shibuya shops were closed in 2003. However, a new shop was opened in Brighton in 2016. Since 2004, Mr Bongo has expanded into the world of cinema and also has a publishing division that produces and licenses music for third parties.
The label's rich history and diverse range of music make it an influential player in the industry. With its extensive catalog and commitment to quality, Mr Bongo continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and delivering exceptional music experiences.
Label Code: LC 12527

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The respected Japanese jazz drummer Akira Ishikawa was not messing around when he recorded the Uganda (Dawn of Rock) album with his band the Count Buffaloes. For this offering, originally released in 1972 on Toshiba Records, Akira Ishikawa takes us on a deep tripped-out journey.

Uganda (Dawn of Rock) is a fusion of progressive and psych rock with African percussion workouts, dergy-wah wah blues-funk, and jazzy sensibilities; with different genres morphing and uniting as they progress. A long way from his funk and afrobeat album 'Back To Rhythm', re-issued on Mr Bongo in 2019, this record has a darker, deeper, abstract and experimental stoned tone with the listener being pulled into its vortex for the ride. This record doesn't pull any punches.

For this album, Akira is joined by Hideaki Chihara on bass, guitarist Kimio Mizutani, sounding at times like an early 70s Peter Green, percussionist Larry Sunaga and composer Takeru Muraoka. The album has become highly sought-after amongst psych, prog and acid rock collectors and due to the rare nature of original copies they come at a hefty price tag. We are delighted to present an officially licensed re-issue of this underground Japanese rock rarity.

Available as Quadraphonic Boxset version &amp; Tip-on Sleeve with OBI version.

Uganda - Dawn Of Rock

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Discover Uganda - Dawn Of Rock by Akira Ishikawa and his Count Buffalos. Available in CD, LP formats from Mr Bongo. A fusion of progressive and psych rock with African percussion workouts, dergy-wah wah blues-funk, and jazzy sensibilities.