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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Jazz & Rock "Out" [HMJY-184 JPN 2023 24-Bit 176.4kHz FLAC]

I have featured the works of Japanese jazz saxophonist Jiro Inagaki and his funky big-band soul-jazz ensemble, Soul Media, a few times over the years - here is the recent repress of his fantastic live album Jazz & Rock Out from the Columbia Japan Project Re:Vinyl Series.

Recorded live onstage at the Hibiya Amphitheater, Tokyo on July 21st 1970, this album has been mixed without crowd noises direct from the mixing desk feeds and it sounds bloody amazing. This sound of this record is testimony to the musicianship of Inagaki's eight piece ensemble who are also joined by the great Ryo Kawasaki on guitar solos. It is also testimony to the skills of the recording engineers who captured this performance.

Play loud and enjoy!

A1 The Ground Of Peace

A2 Yip-pie

A3 Pure Heart Guy

A4 Free Rock

B1 Freedom Jazz Dance

B2 Oh Happy Day

B3 Spinning Wheel

B4 You've Made Me So Very Happy