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Expected Release Date 23rd December 2026
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A1. In Fiesta
AA2. Five Spot After Dark
3. Just One Or Eight
B1. Cherokee
B2. Blue Romeo
B3. Etude No. 1
B4. You Don't Know What Love Is
More than sixty years after its original recording, a masterpiece that has captivated audiences around the world is reborn on an analog mono
pressing with truly powerful sound.
Few drummers shine as brightly in the history of Japanese jazz as Hideo Shiraki, a musician renowned for his exceptional artistry and commanding
presence.
One of his defining achievements is In FIESTA, originally recorded in 1961. Leading the album is the extraordinary centerpiece "In FIESTA", a
miraculous
composition and performance that transforms traditional Japanese melodies into supremely cool modal jazz through distinctive arrangements
featuring
the koto. The excitement continues with the relentlessly thrilling "Just One Or Eight" and the breathtaking "Cherokee," highlighted by an explosive
drum
solo from Shiraki himself.
The album is further elevated by the outstanding performances of master musicians such as Hidehiko Matsumoto and Yuzuru Sera, whose inspired
playing
contributes greatly to its enduring appeal. More than six decades later, the music still sounds remarkably innovative, radiating the same sense of
passion and
excitement that made it so groundbreaking upon its release.
Now celebrated worldwide as a landmark recording, this timeless masterpiece returns on analog mono vinyl. Experience one of the true monuments
of Japanese
jazz history, presented with all the impact, depth, and immediacy of its powerful original sound.
Text by Yusuke Ogawa (universounds/Deep Jazz Reality)
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