AUDIOPHILE JOHN KAIZAN NEPTUNE Bamboo JAPAN OBI BEST NM

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AUDIOPHILE JOHN KAIZAN NEPTUNE Bamboo JAPAN OBI BEST NM

ARTIST  : JOHN KAIZAN NEPTUNE With ARAKAWA BAND

TITLE     : Bamboo

Stunning Copy Of A Legendary Recording

A Must Have For All Audiophile Music Lovers

Side One :

1. Bamboo (By John Kaizan Neptune And Tatsuhiko Arakawa)

John’s original title for this mellow piece was “Tubes”, as the strong bass line is accented with the sound of Hawaiian “stamping tubes” of bamboo, called “ka’ eke’ eke”. The shakuhachi, too, is a bamboo tube -- one with great power and sensitivity.

2. Blue Wind (By John Kaizan Neptune)

John employs “ short “ and “ long “ bamboo flutes in addition to the standard 21-1 / 2-inch shakuhachi to express the versatility and flavors of this piece. The blues, funk and straight-on jazz are lovingly combined with a good measure of Oriental soul. This number in particular demonstrates John’s comment that shakuhachi is sometimes a way of “blowing Zen”.

Side Two :

1. Walk Downtown (BY Osamu Shiomura)

Some view the bamboo tree and its airy foliage as the perfect light accent to a garden. Yet underlying the delicacy is the strength and flexibility masterfully demonstrated by John’s bamboo flute in this easy flowing number.

2. Genji (By Tatsuhiko Arakawa)

Arakawa’s  strengths as an original composer and jazz arranger are well presented in this swinging melodic number. It was first performed by the Tokyo Union big band at the Montreaux Jazz Festival, Switzerland, in 1978. The arrangement here makes effective use of John’s consumate shakuhachi style, with a Japanese “ biwa ” (lute) for flavor.

3. Fun Key (Ra Ra Ra) - By Tatsuhiko Arakawa

Another very approachable piece in which the shukuhachi, which is most often played as a solo instrument in the traditional Japanese literature, gets a chance to show its ability to jam right along with brush brass and booming bass.

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LABEL     : Toshiba Emi

NUMBER : ETJ - 85008

Description : A Stunning Copy, For Music Lover And Audiophile Alike ...................................... Simply Fabulous !!! 1980 Original Made In Japan With OBI + Insert included .

RECORDS CONDITION : NM

COVER CONDITION      : VG++

Note : Minimal Corner Crease And General Wear, No Writing, No Seam Splits !

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How we visually grade our records :

Sealed : Album is still sealed in original shrink wrap and has never been opened.

Mint (M) : Album has been opened and most like unplayed and as close to new as possible.

Near Mint (NM) : The records appears as Mint condition with perhaps one spindle mark and no marks on the vinyl. Vinyl has original gloss.

Near Mint - ( NM - ) : In Between NM and VG ++

Very Good Plus (VG++) : May have some minor scratches or scuffs that would not effect play quality. And well looked after with still glossy vinyl.

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