Description
NAUTILUS, the new generation rare groove band that made a major leap forward in 2025.
The full picture of their long-awaited 10th full album (LP/CD) is finally revealed.
It features 10 tracks, including “Shy Guy feat. Emi Tawata (Diana King),”
released as an advance 7-inch single, and “Mystic Voyage (Roy Ayers).”
In addition to the signature NAUTILUS original funk that has garnered attention with every release,
be sure to check out Sister Sledge’s “Thinking Of You,” featuring their close ally “Emi Tawata” on vocals,
and their cover of Freddie Hubbard’s classic “Little Sunflower.”
The re-recording of “Chameleon (Herbie Hancock),”
originally released as a split single with Germany’s Oonops Drops label, is another welcome addition.
This masterpiece marks the birth of a new chapter in 2026, as NAUTILUS celebrates 12 years since forming,
evoking the band’s journey so far and their even greater potential.
Artist Profile:
Formed in 2014 with drummer Toshiyuki Sasaki as leader, NAUTILUS is a new generation funk band
with a diverse musicality encompassing jazz, funk, disco,
soul, and hip-hop. Inspired by Bob James’s song “Nautilus,”
the band blends imagery of the actual submarine Nautilus with a pursuit of 1970s rare groove sounds,
creating a deep, immersive atmosphere that draws listeners into the ocean depths.
Their numerous releases have received high acclaim overseas,
and they have embarked on German tours for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024,
including performances at Berlin’s jazz festival “X JAZZ!”
Tracklist:
A1 Chameleon
A2 Mystic Voyage
A3 Thinking Of You feat. Emi Tawata
A4 Little Sunflower
A5 A Dream Of A Romantic
B1 Left In The Right
B2 Rootless
B3 Shy Guy feat. Emi Tawata
B4 Sometime, Somewhere
B5 Sunset
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