Various Artists - Akasaka Soul Funk 1969-1977 (Various Artists) LP (180 Gram Vinyl)
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At the start of the 60s, a new wave of gospel-influenced jazz started to emerge, with hits such as Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers' "Moanin'" and Cannonball Adderley's "Work Song" epitomizing this evolution in the genre. The terms "soul jazz" and "funky jazz" were coined as a way to describe this new sound that was making an impact in the US and also on the other sides of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. In 1964, Ray Charles made his first visit to Japan. Then, in 1968, Martha & The Vandellas and Stevie Wonder set foot in the country, followed by Sam & Dave in 1969, Ike & Tina Turner in 1970, and B.B. King in 1971.
Label: 180G
UPC: 5050580842595
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Track List
- Mieko Hirota - Soul Lady
- Shinji Maki ; Black Jack - Nabeyoko Soul
- Tan Tan - Happy Day
- Kenji Niinuma - Airenki
- Hatsumi Shibata - Furui Fuku Nanka
- Strawberry Jam - Arimasen
- Mieko Hirota - Anata Ga Inakute Mo
- Akira Yasuda ; Beat Folk - Kaeroka Kaeroka (Single Version)
- Miki Hirayama - Hatachi No Koi
- Masaaki Sakai - Baby Yuki Wo Dashite