Akira Miyazawa & Soul Leon - Karajishi Botan [“Record Day” Limited Edition]

【Record Day 2025 Eligible Product】

Akira Miyazawa, a master who left behind important works of Japanese jazz that evoke Japan's original landscapes such as "Japanese Yamame," "Japanese Sweetfish," and "Kiso," has created an eccentric work where "Ninkyo movie songs," "Enka," and "Gunka" are reimagined through Masao Yagi's jazz-rock/rare groove arrangements!

"Abashiri Bangaichi" is supported by a flute that carries the theme, with a flavor reminiscent of Ethiopian funk. "Ruten" is in a Latin jazz-rock style with impressive congas and vibraphone. "Zatoichi Lullaby" creates an exquisite groove from the drum break in the intro, intertwined with smooth and sultry saxophone──each of them is a Japanese groove sound spectacle made of mysterious combinations that exudes a unique presence.
Unfortunately, the personnel credits for "Soul Leon" are unknown, but given this tight sound and powerful groove, as well as the timing of its 1969 release, there is a theory that it may have been recorded on the eve of the formation of "Sound Limited."

Tracklist:
Side A
1. Abashiri Bangaichi
2. Three Men in Travel Attire
3. Journey in a Traveling Hat
4. If You're a Man
5. Ruten
6. Back Alleys of Men

Side B
1. Karajishi Botan
2. Journey of a Wife in Love
3. Moonlight over the Great Tone River
4. Full Moon over Mount Akagi
5. Zatoichi Lullaby
6. Tokyo Drifter