{"title":"Masayoshi Takanaka","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMasayoshi Takanaka is one of those artists you put on and instantly feel better. No buildup, no overthinking - just groove. His music sits right in that sweet spot between jazz fusion, city pop, and laid-back summer energy. Bright guitar tone, clean melodies, tight rhythm sections… everything just flows. The late ’70s and ’80s run is where it really hits. Records like \u003ci\u003eAn Insatiable High\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBrasilian Skies\u003c\/i\u003e don’t try to be complicated - they just sound good. Funky basslines, smooth chords, and that signature guitar playing that’s technical but never showy. It’s the kind of music you can loop all day and not get tired of. There’s also a sense of fun in everything he does. It’s not serious, not heavy - even when the playing is insane, it still feels easy. That’s what makes Takanaka stand out. A lot of fusion leans into complexity. He leans into vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor collectors, this is essential Japanese jazz fusion. These records sit right next to city pop, rare groove, and crossover stuff that just works on vinyl. Warm sound, clean production, and arrangements that breathe - exactly what you want when you drop the needle. If you’re into Japanese music, or just want something that hits that relaxed, feel-good zone without being boring, Takanaka delivers every time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"takanaka-masayoshi-takanaka-vinyl-1xlp","title":"Takanaka","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"6153\" data-end=\"6507\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a preorder. Estimated shipping date: Q4 2026(November)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6153\" data-end=\"6507\"\u003eMasayoshi Takanaka’s timeless guitar-driven masterpiece \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTakanaka\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e returns, newly remastered and pressed on limited edition clear red 180g vinyl. Over five decades into his career, Takanaka remains one of Japan’s most celebrated guitarists, blending city pop, jazz fusion, and tropical grooves into a vibrant, unmistakable sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6509\" data-end=\"6858\"\u003eThis reissue, remastered by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios from the original master tapes, captures the full brilliance of Takanaka’s playing. From the breezy opener Summer Breeze to the disco-laced Mambo No. 5 (Disco Dango) and soaring Ready to Fly, the album exemplifies his ability to fuse technical mastery with joyful accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6860\" data-end=\"6997\"\u003eA cornerstone of Japanese jazz fusion and city pop history, Takanaka is both a collector’s gem and an evergreen listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Music Japan","offers":[{"title":"1xLP Clear Red Vinyl","offer_id":51153431134495,"sku":"UPJY-9434","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5217\/5391\/files\/takanaka-masayoshi-takanaka-vinyl-1xlp-vinyl-universal-music-japan-2943507.png?v=1756911861"},{"product_id":"masayoshi-takanaka-super-takanaka-live-vinyl-1xlp","title":"Super Takanaka Live!","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4634\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a preorder. Estimated shipping date: Q4 2026(November)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4634\"\u003eGuitar virtuoso Masayoshi Takanaka lights up the stage in his legendary live album \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuper Takanaka Live!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dazzling showcase of his signature fusion of jazz, funk, and tropical grooves. Originally released in 1980, this electrifying performance captures Takanaka’s energy at its creative peak - a seamless blend of technical brilliance, smooth melodies, and infectious rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4636\" data-end=\"4923\"\u003eFrom the breezy Blue Lagoon to the high-voltage Explosion and the dynamic Ready to Fly, each track shines with the color and joy that defines Takanaka’s sound. 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Originally released in 1979, this double LP captures the guitarist at the peak of his fusion powers, blending jazz, funk, Latin rhythms, and sun-drenched melodic hooks that would define the city-pop and Japanese jazz-fusion landscape for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSourced from the original master tapes and newly remastered and cut by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios\u003c\/span\u003e, this edition presents Takanaka’s vibrant guitar work with exceptional clarity and warmth. Iconic tracks such as “Sweet Agnes,” “Mambo No. 5,” and “Ready to Fly” sit alongside fan favorites drawn from Brasilian Skies, Jolly Jive, and the original All Of Me compilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePressed on clear light green heavyweight vinyl, this release is part of a coordinated color series that visually reflects the imagery of Takanaka’s classic album artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Music Japan","offers":[{"title":"2xLP Clear Light Green Vinyl","offer_id":51484408643871,"sku":"UPJY-9511\/2","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5217\/5391\/files\/all-of-me-masayoshi-takanaka-vinyl-2xlp-vinyl-universal-music-japan-1824301.webp?v=1766541246"},{"product_id":"brasilian-skies-masayoshi-takanaka-vinyl-1xlp","title":"Brasilian Skies","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReleased in 1978, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBrasilian Skies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Masayoshi Takanaka’s most adventurous and globally inspired albums. Recorded across studios in Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro, and Izu, the album reflects Takanaka’s deep immersion in Latin music, jazz-funk, and free-flowing instrumental exploration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFeaturing Brazilian session musicians, a samba reinterpretation of Star Wars, and fan favorites like “Disco ‘B’,” the album showcases a warmer, looser sound than its predecessors. 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Estimated shipping date: Q4 2026 (October)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlone captures Masayoshi Takanaka at a peak moment of his solo career - a 1981 guitar-led session where jazz fusion drive meets city pop shimmer and funk-forward rhythm work. Originally issued on Kitty Records and long prized by collectors, the album sits in the lineage of his celebrated 1980s catalog alongside approachable instrumental hooks and lyrical Japanese vocal turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Japan import reissue pairs a remaster cut by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios with a limited first pressing on 180g clear deep blue vinyl, plus a bonus red 7-inch EP featuring the film-record track WHITE LAGOON that first appeared as a flexi with the original release. 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Produced by Narada Michael Walden and recorded at THE AUTOMATT in San Francisco, the album pairs Takanaka's lyrical lead guitar with T.M. Stevens on bass and Sheila E. on percussion for a relaxed, dance-forward session that became the first Japanese instrumental album to reach number one on the Oricon charts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUniversal Music Japan presents this 50th-anniversary reissue as part of a remastered Kitty Years series cut at Abbey Road Studios in London. Engineer Alex Wharton worked from high-resolution transfers of the original master tapes to deliver a collector-focused vinyl edition pressed on 180g clear salmon pink vinyl inspired by the jacket artwork. This Japanese import LP is an essential pickup for fans tracking Takanaka's studio catalog and the global fusion reissue wave.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Music Japan","offers":[{"title":"1xLP Salmon Pink Vinyl","offer_id":52592325755167,"sku":"UPJY-9528","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5217\/5391\/files\/saudade-vinyl-universal-music-japan-8719228.webp?v=1780500085"},{"product_id":"ocean-breeze-by-masayoshi-takanaka-vinyl-1xlp","title":"Ocean Breeze","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasayoshi Takanaka's Ocean Breeze captures a high point from the guitarist's global fusion years - a live document drawn from his POWER PLAY '80 and '81 tour era and originally released in 1982. Known for fluid technique and sun-soaked melodic hooks, Takanaka helped shape Japan's crossover fusion movement while building a devoted following across Japan, Europe, and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis anniversary-era reissue marks fifty years since his solo debut with a remaster sourced from the original Kitty Years master tapes, transferred in high resolution and cut at Abbey Road Studios in London by engineer Alex Wharton. Pressed on 180g clear green vinyl inspired by the original jacket artwork, the set presents a dynamic live program spanning tour staples, Rainbow Goblins selections, and material from his debut Seychelles - described in period press as the best take from the best concert.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Music Japan","offers":[{"title":"1xLP Green Vinyl","offer_id":52592325787935,"sku":"UPJY-9527","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5217\/5391\/files\/ocean-breeze-vinyl-universal-music-japan-2752601.webp?v=1780500085"},{"product_id":"can-i-sing-by-masayoshi-takanaka-vinyl-1xlp-japanese-import","title":"Can I Sing?","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasayoshi Takanaka's \u003cem\u003eCan I Sing?\u003c\/em\u003e is a flagship city pop and fusion statement from 1983, capturing the guitarist-producer at the height of his Kitty Records era with breezy resort-soul hooks, funk rhythms, and cosmopolitan English-language vocals alongside Japanese lyric highlights. The album remains a touchstone for collectors tracing Japan's crossover between yacht-rock polish, jazz-fusion dexterity, and dance-floor energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese import edition from Universal Music Japan presents the 10-track program on a single 1xLP pressed on 180g clear blue vinyl with a remastered 2026 reissue presentation. Expect the full studio sequence from opening city-pop sparkle through the title closer, packaged for audiophile-friendly weight and premium presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Music Japan","offers":[{"title":"1xLP Clear Blue Vinyl","offer_id":52592325820703,"sku":"UPJY-9529","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5217\/5391\/files\/can-i-sing-vinyl-universal-music-japan-1452609.webp?v=1780500084"}],"url":"https:\/\/arclineusa.com\/collections\/masayoshi-takanaka.oembed?page=2","provider":"Arcline Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}