Takeru Muraoka, a saxophonist who played on the most iconic bands of his time, including Hideo Shiraki Quintet, Terumasa Hino Quartet, Count Buffaloes led by Akira Ishikawa, and Freedom Unity. He pursued a cutting-edge musicality while in the mainstream and led the Japanese jazz scene. Of course top quality is to be expected from Judgment! Records, Made In Japan!

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Takeru Muraoka, a saxophonist who played an active part in a group that symbolized the times, including Hideo Shiraki Quintet, Terumasa Hino Quartet, Count Buffaloes led by Akira Ishikawa, and Freedom Unity. He pursued a cutting-edge musicality while in the mainstream and led the Japanese jazz scene. As a sideman, he wields a number of works, while leaving leaders such as Takeru and Ride and Tie, who have a strong presence in the era as if to wedge. – Jazz Music Archives

It's hard to beat these premium sounds from the golden age of Japanese jazz-funk during the 70's on these perfect reissues mastered and pressed in Japan. Of course top quality is to be expected from Wa-Jazz Original Masterworks Collection, Judgment! Records, the best Japanese music Made In Japan!

Musicians:

Bass – Yoshio Suzuki
Drums – Motohiko Hino
Electric Piano – Hiromasa Suzuki
Tenor Saxophone – Takao Uematsu, Takeru Muraoka

Track Listing:

A1 C.C. Rider - 12:02
A2 Hot Sunday - 11:10
B1 Happy Birth - 10:34
B2 Listen Here - 12:54

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