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Compilation Album

WAMONO A to Z Vol. I Vinyl [Selected by DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite & Chintam]

WAMONO A to Z Vol. I Vinyl [Selected by DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite & Chintam]

by Various Artists

$35.95
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Genre: Jazz Hop, Funk, Soul
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Release Details
  • Japanese Jazz Funk & Rare Groove 1968-1980
  • Tracks selection by Japanese super diggers and Wamono specialists DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite and Chintam
  • Featuring Akira Ishikawa, Jiro Inagaki, Chikara Ueda, Kifu Misuhashi, Toshiko Yonekawa and more!
  • Fully licensed Nippon Columbia and Victor Japan masters
  • Available for the first time outside of Japan
  • 1xLP pressed on black vinyl
  • Artwork by Yoxxx (Tokyo)
  • Part of the Wamono A to Z series

Description

Volume I of Wamono A to Z lays the groundwork for the entire series, presenting a wide-ranging overview of Japanese jazz-funk and rare groove from the late 1960s through 1980. The selections highlight how Japanese musicians absorbed global influences - soul, jazz, funk, and soundtrack music - and transformed them into a distinct, forward-thinking sound.

The compilation moves fluidly between cinematic instrumentals, jazz-rock experiments, and groove-heavy ensemble pieces, revealing the sophistication and versatility of Japan’s studio scene during this period. Carefully curated by DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite and Chintam, the album balances dancefloor appeal with deep musicality.

An essential entry point for anyone exploring Japanese groove music on vinyl.

Tracklist

Side A

  1. Toshiko Yonekawa – Sōran Bushi
  2. Takeo Yamashita – A Touch Of Japanese Tone
  3. Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys – Jongara Reggae
  4. Chikara Ueda & The Power Station – Cloudy
  5. Chumei Watanabe – Downtown Blues

Side B

  1. Kifu Mitsuhashi – Hanagasa Ondo
  2. Monica Lassen & The Sounds – Incitation
  3. Norio Maeda, Jiro Inagaki & The All-Stars – Go Go A Go Go
  4. Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalo – The Sidewinder
  5. Masahiko Sato, Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media – Sniper’s Snooze

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SKU: 180GWALP01 | UPC: 5050580740839

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