Hozan Yamamoto, T. Miyama & His New Herd Orchestra - Standard Bossa (1968) [Japanese Edition 2018]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 237 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 86 MB | Covers - 18 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bossa Nova, Big Band | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: King Records (KICJ 2651)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 237 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 86 MB | Covers - 18 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bossa Nova, Big Band | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: King Records (KICJ 2651)
Incredible work from the Japanese scene of the end of the 60s - a record that mixes together traditional instrumentation, bossa rhythms, and groovier jazz touches - all in a sublime blend that would have been a feather in the cap of A&M or Verve Records at the time! The work here is really unique - bits of koto and shakuhachi amidst the fuller, soaring backings of the New Herd of Toshiyuki Miyama - who themselves are supported by some extra Latin percussion! The mix of modes is wonderful - a strong bossa undercurrent that keeps the whole thing gliding along nicely - thanks in part also to a great array of tunes from Brazil, Europe, and the US.