Label: Think! Records – THLP-046, Teichiku Records – SL-3002
Series: Showa Jazz Reprint Series, Japanese Jazz Classics
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country:Japan
Released: April 28, 2007 Genre: Jazz

Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)

A1 In Fiesta
A2 Five Spot After Dark
A3 Just One Or Eight
B1 Cherokee
B2 Blue Romeo
B3 Etude No. 1
B4 You Don't Know What Love Is

Recorded in 1961 by Hideo Shiraki. A masterpiece that sublimated Japanese melodies into modal jazz with a unique arrangement. Starting with "Fantasy of the Festival" which incorporates the koto, the thrilling development of "Just One or Eight" and "Cherokee" are also included. This album is packed with exciting songs, including the explosive drum solo in "The Great Passage." Performances by virtuoso musicians such as Hidehiko Matsumoto and Yuzuru Sera also stand out, and the album remains one of the greatest works in Japanese jazz history, boasting innovative and enthusiastic musicality even after more than 60 years. A timeless masterpiece.