"Universounds, HMV Record Shop and 180g team up for an exceptional release in their highly acclaimed WaJazz series, to be out on Jiro Inagaki’s 90th birthday, October 3rd, 2023, celebrating the life and music of one of the most iconic Japanese jazz musicians of the last 60+ years. This is the ultimate collection of music from legendary saxophone player Jiro Inagaki and his Soul Media band, covering their 1968-1980 golden age, releasing as a spectacular gold vinyl double LP with extensive and detailed liner notes by Universounds’ Yusuke Ogawa, comments by Jiro Inagaki, and exclusive pics. 16 tracks of pure gold music spanning jazz, jazz-funk and jazz-rock, including an unreleased version of the track 'Express' - first time on vinyl!" - 180G

• 16 tracks from legendary Japanese saxophonist Jiro Inagaki + his Soul Media band
• compiled by Yusuku Ogawa, Japanese music archivist + Wa-Jazz Disc Guide author
• 180g gold colored double vinyl pressing
• housed in gatefold jacket w/ extensive liner notes
• limited edition
• music label: 180G 2023

 

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