Toshiro Mayuzumi EP 7′ “The Beast must die” Super Fuji
1959 OST, A tense crime soundtrack from Japan by the legendary Toshiro Mayuzumi a Japanese composer known for his implementation of avant-garde instrumentation alongside traditional Japanese musical techniques. His works drew inspiration from a variety of sources ranging from jazz to Balinese music, and he was considered a pioneer in the realm of musique concrète and electronic music – served up in a host of shorter tracks with a really evocative feel! There’s a definite jazz bent to some of the music, but given the brevity of the tunes, most numbers don’t have standout solos – The whole thing’s a wonderful pastiche of short melodies, instrumental solos, and dynamic rhythms.
$16
Masao Yagi – Toshiro Mayuzumi EP 7′ “Good bye Moscow” Super Fuji
1968 OST performed by Masao Yagi (piano), Akiko Miyazawa (piano), Masahiko Togashi (drums), Yasumasa Hino (trumpet), Yasuhiro Higashimoto (trompone), Akira Miyazawa (clarinet), and Satoshi Sawada (guitar).
$15
Hideo Shiraki – Takeshi Inomata EP 7′ “The Stormy Man” Super Fuji
Nikkatsu movie released in 1957 directed by Umeji Inoue, starring Yujiro Ishihara. A rare soundtrack session from Japanese jazz legend Hideo Shiraki; Also with pianist Takeshi Inomata and saxophonist Hidehiko “Sleepy” Matsumoto.
$15
OST CD Goodbye Moscow Super Fuji
1968 OST performed by Masao Yagi (piano), Akiko Miyazawa (piano), Masahiko Togashi (drums), Yasumasa Hino (trumpet), Yasuhiro Higashimoto (trompone), Akira Miyazawa (clarinet), and Satoshi Sawada (guitar).
1968 Toho movie (directed by Hirotori Horikawa, starring Yuzo Kayama), a movie based on Hiroyuki Itsuki’s masterpiece.
A few copies for cheap !
$14
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