Norio Maeda & All-Stars - Rock Communication Yagibushi (1970) LPWewantsounds announces the reissue of Norio Maeda's cult classic Rock Communication Yagibushi, released in Japan in 1970. The album has since become a Japanese jazz funk cornerstone and is now highly sought after on the international DJ scene. The album reinterprets 14 traditional Japanese folk songs into jaw dropping jazz funk instrumentals featuring killer arrangements by Maeda that would fit perfectly between David Axelrod and Lalo Schifrin. One of

To commemorate this milestone

forward‑thinking musicians such as Rene McLean

a golden era of innovation and creativity

” this first album features music entirely composed by Yasuha herself

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LOVE TALKIN’ (Honey It’s You)

It's All In The Game / It's All In The Game

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with highlights including "PYRAMID ION

Forget Woodstock nostalgia and crank this LP that was the forerunner of so much great music to come