Name: WaJazz: Japanese Jazz Spectacle Vol.II - Deep, Heavy and Beautiful Jazz from Japan 1962-1985 - The King Records Masters - Selected by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds)
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Catalogue number

180GHMVLP02

Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

[r25516207]

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Format detail

Gatefold 180g heavy double vinyl LP, reverse board print. Comes with extensive track-by-track liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-01-27

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Supplier GB

Kudos

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Standard:20

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5050580786592

Total Cap

2 / Black / LP

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Various

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

180g

<p>The 180g label is known for its high-quality vinyl records. They use the proprietary GAIN 2 Ultra Analog™ system to ensure exceptional sound quality. Each record is pressed on 180 gram virgin vinyl, making them durable and long-lasting. Limited editions are available, adding a sense of exclusivity to their collection. Many of these records are cut from DSD copies of the original analogue masters, preserving the authenticity and richness of the music.</p>

Following the highly acclaimed first volume in the series, Japanese jazz expert Yusuke Ogawa continues the WaJazz exploration with another essential collection of music that contains something uniquely Japanese — focusing this time on the King Records catalog. Featuring timeless music by Isao Suzuki, Toshiaki Yokota, Akira Miyazawa, Takeru Muraoka, Yasuaki Shimizu, Masahiko Togashi, George Otsuka, and more!

"It is my great pleasure to introduce you to the second volume of the "Japanese Jazz Spectacle" series. Following the first compilation which focused on recordings from the Nippon Columbia catalogue, this time we are digging into the King Records archives. It is almost impossible to capture the whole picture of Wa-Jazz in a couple of compilation albums since it is such a broad and deep genre, however, by extracting tracks from the Nippon Columbia and King Records collections - both labels having an extensive archive of jazz music - we may be able to glimpse a part of its allure and essence. This time again, I have made the music selection with this idea in mind. The music in this compilation was recorded between 1962 and 1985 and is a brief history of Japanese jazz on King Records. Listening is believing, so I hope these tracks will capture your heart and that you will enjoy the charms of Japanese jazz." - Yusuke Ogawa

WaJazz: Japanese Jazz Spectacle Vol.II - Deep, Heavy and Beautiful Jazz from Japan 1962-1985 - The King Records Masters - Selected by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds)

Music GB