Format: Vinyl, LP, Reissue, Stereo, Gatefold
Country: Japan
Released: 2024A standout recording from the golden era of Japanese jazz, New Jazz in Japan captures a bold and sophisticated collaboration between saxophonist and big band leader Nobuo Hara and shakuhachi master Hōzan Yamamoto. Originally released in the late 1960s, this reissue revives a rare fusion of Western jazz orchestration and traditional Japanese instrumentation, showcasing both virtuosity and cultural interplay.
The album’s arrangements balance Yamamoto’s expressive bamboo flute with the powerful swing and precision of Hara’s Sharps and Flats ensemble. The result is a forward-thinking and richly textured set that bridges East and West, traditional and modern—a defining example of Japan’s unique jazz evolution.
This 2024 Japanese reissue comes in a high-quality gatefold edition, complete with original artwork and liner notes. A must-have for collectors of international jazz and fans of cross-cultural musical innovation.