{"product_id":"isao-suzuki-self-portrait","title":"Isao Suzuki - Self-Portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelected by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds) as part of the SOUND FUJI \/ KING Jazz RE:Generation series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally recorded on July 17, 1980 at King Studio #2, Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegendary Japanese jazz bassist Isao Suzuki recorded this vibrant session in 1980 alongside his longtime collaborator Tsuyoshi Yamamoto. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfused throughout with the infectious rhythms of Brazilian music, the album captures a festive spirit brought to life by an all-star lineup including Takayuki Kato, Ichiro Doi, and Donald Bailey. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonnel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass, Piccolo Bass – Isao Suzuki\u003cbr\u003eDrums, Harmonica – Donald Bailey\u003cbr\u003eElectric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Takayuki Kato\u003cbr\u003eElectric Piano, Vocoder – Ichiro Doi\u003cbr\u003ePercussion, Vocals – Francis\u003cbr\u003ePiano, Spinet – Tsuyoshi Yamamoto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOUND FUJI explores King Records' legendary catalog and unearths exceptional, rare and unknown musical gems from Japan. King Records has been releasing music since 1931. Follow 180g-soundfuji.bandcamp.com for weekly updates and amazing music discoveries, and dig into the archives of one of the most prestigious labels in Japan!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKING Jazz RE:Generation is a series of digital compilations and albums exploring King Records' prestigious jazz catalog, carefully selected by Japanese jazz expert Yusuke Ogawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYusuke Ogawa has been running the Universounds store in Tokyo since 2001, specializing in jazz and second-hand, rare, and collector records. He is also a reissue supervisor, label manager, DJ, and music writer. Known for his vast musical knowledge, eye for detail, and archival skills, Ogawa has worked on more than 250 reissues and compilations – including the highly praised Deep Jazz Reality and Project Re:Vinyl series. He is the co-author of the Wa-Jazz Disc Guide and the Independent Black Jazz of America books. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/180g-soundfuji.bandcamp.com\/album\/self-portrait\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLabel\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/68MxSyg77XA2wF6WuIgJo0?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: Paddle Wheel Records, King Records\u003cbr\u003eSeries: SOUND FUJI \/ KING Jazz RE:Generation\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo\u003cbr\u003eReissued: 2025 \/ Original: 1981\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Free Jazz, Avant Garde, Japanese Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Jazz \/\/ Japanese Jazz\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paddle Wheel \/ King Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46092145885342,"sku":"4988003648688","price":65.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/a_21804e01-862a-4a85-b8c2-d7a5f2e059e3.jpg?v=1761061478","url":"https:\/\/theanalogvault.mom\/products\/isao-suzuki-self-portrait","provider":"The Analog Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}