In the years following the World War Two, Japan developed one of the most insatiable, dynamic and diverse markets for jazz. For a crucial period of little over a decade - from the late 1960s to the early 1980s - Japanese jazz culture progressed at an astonishing rate, producing an extraordinary array of artists, recordings and record labels that created some of the most forward thinking and impressive jazz to be committed to tape. This amazing journey is explored on ‘J Jazz’. This compilation from BBE uncovers some of the most sought after and rare material from this period and pulls together key artists who shaped the postwar modern jazz scene in Japan.
S**Y
Brilliant
Great music , hope there are more volumes to come .
P**B
Great original jazz, not homage
Best period for jazz in any country. First time I listen to jazz from Japan. Not surprised they were into Jazz in a big way, I got that a long time ago from those two superlative live concerts in Japan from Miles D. Bought as CD, no mp3 option only a vinyl option! (in UK)Great music in car, around the house, in the garden, anywhere. Title a little misleading as tracks are from 1973 to 1984.Time to explore more albums from Japan.
J**H
Four Stars
good
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