Hozan Yamamoto

Beautiful Bamboo-Flute (Gatefold) (MRBLP214)

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Beautiful Bamboo-Flute (Gatefold)

Hozan Yamamoto

Mr Bongo Records

7119691261218

LPS 158482

MRBLP214

JAZZ

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LP 29,98 €

GATEFOLD EDITION

Hozan Yamamoto was recognized as a “living national treasure” by the Japanese government in 2002. This highly sought-after album from the Japanese wood flute player is more upbeat and swinging than some of his other records. The big band he recorded this album with (Sharps & Flats) played a big part in the genesis of the album’s groove. Forming in 1951, they helped to make jazz popular in Japan after World War II. Yamamoto’s flute lines weave over the heavy brass sound and groove, creating an MPS label blending of funky jazz and Japanese vibes. The closest comparison would be Dorothy Ashby’s grooviest albums for Chess / Cadet – substituting Yamamoto’s flute for the harp.

PERSONNEL:

  • Hozan Yamamoto - shakuhachi
  • Nobuo Hara - conductor
  • Sharps and Flats orchestra

Recorded in January 11 & 14, 1971 at Victor Studio, Tokyo

TRACKS:

  • SIDE A
  • A1. Kokiriko Bushi
  • A2. Sado Okesa
  • A3. Tairyo Utaikomi
  • A4. Soma Bon-Uta
  • A5. Komoro Mago-Uta
  • A6. Nanbu Ushioi-UtaV
  • SIDE B
  • B1. Itsuki No Komori-Uta
  • B2. Hietsuki-Bushi
  • B3. Yasuki-Bushi
  • B4. Yosakoi-Bushi
  • B5. Kuroda-Bushi