{"product_id":"george-kawaguchi-big-four-george-and-sleepy","title":"George Kawaguchi Big Four - George And Sleepy (2024 HMV Project Re: Vinyl Reissue)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 1950s, the Big Four, led by George Kawaguchi, was a pioneering force in Japan's modern jazz scene, gaining immense popularity. Despite changes in its lineup, the group continued to make a significant impact on Japanese jazz. The album \u003cem\u003eGeorge \u0026amp; Sleepy\u003c\/em\u003e was originally released in 1969 as part of Victor's Japanese Jazz series. While the original liner notes described it as an attempt to recreate the nostalgia of the George Kawaguchi Big Four, this album is far from just a retrospective. Tracks like \"Lover\" and \"Charade\" nostalgically evoke the classic Big Four, offering pure enjoyment. Meanwhile, the album also impresses with more contemporary elements, such as the refined groove of \"Tuesday Samba\" and the exotic, beat-driven \"Vietnam.\" This thrilling album masterfully showcases the timeless appeal of jazz, blending the past and present through the deep, skillful performances of these jazz veterans. — via Label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/5YupbMtrKLnaI3NX5zaQQz?utm_source=generator\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Victor Entertainment, Inc.\u003cbr\u003eSeries: Project Re:Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Gatefold\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 2024 \/ Original Release: 1969\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Hard Bop, Modal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Japanese Jazz\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45348004364446,"sku":"4988002942442","price":70.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/big-four-george-and-sleepy.jpg?v=1746592873","url":"https:\/\/theanalogvault.mom\/products\/george-kawaguchi-big-four-george-and-sleepy","provider":"The Analog Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}