Yosuke Yamashita, Itaru Oki, Yuji Ohno, and Kimiko Kasai. An astonishing jazz workshop with a never-before-seen encounter. Japanese jazz was so sharp and original.

Yosuke Yamashita Trio, Itaru Oki Trio, Yuji Ohno Trio, and Kimiko Kasai. Three trios and one vocalist, Trio by Trio Plus One. This is a live recording of a jazz workshop held in 1970, and the original was released as part of Victor's "Japanese Jazz" series. Just looking at the lineup of musicians gives off an extraordinary atmosphere, making this a special work.

Yamashita was a leading figure in the scene as the darling of the times. Oki came to Tokyo from Osaka in the mid-1960s and attracted attention. Ohno was a man of supple musicality who played everything from modern jazz to new jazz. And Kasai is just about to blossom. Needless to say, each performance is powerful and fascinating, but this album also features a performance by a unique seven-person group consisting of the Oki Trio, Ohno Trio, and Kasai. This is a two-disc set of super-class that reminds us once again just how original Japanese jazz was.

Text by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS / DEEP JAZZ REALITY).

• Pressed on double black vinyl
• Featuring the Yosuke Yamashita Trio, Itaru Oki Trio, Yuji Ohno Trio, and vocalist Kimiko Kasai
• Recorded in 1970 and originally released as part of Victor's "Japanese Jazz" series

01. Dore / Yosuke Yamashita Trio
02. Mokurin - Gugan / Yosuke Yamashita Trio
03. Kuukane no Hisho / Itaru Oki Trio
04. Mizutono Taiwa / Itaru Oki Trio
05. Kareha / Yuji Ohno Trio
06. Sasageru wa Ainomi / Kimiko Kasai to Yuji Ohno Trio
07. Get Out Of Town / Kimiko Kasai to Yuji Ohno Trio
08. Kenny’s Mood / Yuji Ohno Trio
09. Black Shadow Woman / Itaru Oki Trio
10. Theme Of Unknown People / Itaru Oki Trio