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- Limited edition
- Originally released in 1970
- Pressed on black vinyl
Shungo Sawada, a true pioneer of Japan’s modern jazz scene, delivers something special with his album "Formation." Despite being a legendary guitarist since the 1940s, Sawada has surprisingly few albums under his own name, making this one a standout.
| Genre | Jazz |
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| Style | Jazz, Contemporary, Post Bop, Modal, Japanese |
| Format | VINYL |
| Cat. no | NJS799 |
| Label | VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN |
| Artist | SHUNGO SAWADA QUINTET |
| Release Date | 25/10/2024 |
| Carrier | LP |
| Barcode | 4988002941827 |
| Pressing | Japan |
| Stock | Out of stock |
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Shungo Sawada, a true pioneer of Japan’s modern jazz scene, delivers something special with his album "Formation." Despite being a legendary guitarist since the 1940s, Sawada has surprisingly few albums under his own name, making this one a standout. "Formation" kicks off with a unique take on Wayne Shorter’s "Footprints"—dignified, refined, yet with a cool simplicity that gives it real character. The album moves through the high-energy title track, "Formation," the jazz-rock vibes of "Unlucky Guy," and wraps up with another Shorter piece, "Chief Crazy Horse." It's a diverse yet cohesive collection, offering a polished snapshot of Japan’s "new mainstream" jazz.