ISAO SUZUKI QUARTET PLUS 1 - Blue City (remastered) - 180 GRAM VINYL LP
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ISAO SUZUKI QUARTET PLUS 1
Blue City (remastered)
Three Blind Mice Japan
limited 180 gram vinyl LP with obi-strip Cat: MHJL 403Rel: 17 Mar 25
Jazz Side 1 - Track 1. Body & Soul Side 1 - Track 2. 45th Street (At 8th Avenue) Side 2 - Track 1. Play Fiddle Play Side 2 - Track 2. Blue City
Isao Suzuki's follow-up to his breakthrough album captures the essence of Japanese jazz in the 1970s, a period where the traditional swing style was redefined with a unique, more restrained approach. This album features exceptional interplay between Suzuki and saxophonist Kazumi Watanabe, with an added depth from pianist Kunihiko Sugano and drummer Tetsujiroh Obara. Notably, bassist Nobuyoshi Ino joins on two tracks, including a stirring rendition of 'Body and Soul', bringing a fuller sound to the ensemble and highlighting Suzuki's innovative use of the cello within the small group context. The music, originally released in 1974, avoids the dated, overly rigid patterns of some American jazz of the time, instead opting for more fluid and expressive forms. Reissued now, this album stands as an essential masterpiece in the Japanese jazz canon, showcasing Suzuki's ability to create timeless, intricate and captivating jazz that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
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