Kiyoshi Yamaya Wamono Groove: Shakuhachi & Koto Jazz Funk ’76 LP Sven Wunder A wild band has not

A wild band has not been tamed

this LP edition marks the first-ever release of Era Vulgaris on 12″ vinyl

Though they both failed to strike commercial success at the time of their releases

and giving the material a barbershop-quartet harmonic boost in line with the catchiness of the guitar-driven bridges and rhythmic foundations

the 2021 represses stay faithful to their original artwork while their stunning new masters help make these much-loved records sound as vital as ever

Kiyoshi Yamaya Wamono Groove: Shakuhachi & Koto Jazz Funk ’76 LP Sven Wunder A wild band has notFollowing the already classic Wamono A to Z trilogy, 180g presents an exceptional collection of jazz funk rare groove tunes recorded in the mid seventies at the Nippon Columbia studios by three giants of Japanese music: arranger Kiyoshi Yamaya, koto legend Toshiko Yonekawa and shakuhachi master Kifu Mitsuhashi. Born in 1932 in Tokyo, Kiyoshi Yamaya started his musical career in 1953 when he played in various jazz bands in town. In 1957, Yamaya joined