The Free Jazz revolution shaded away very soon in the early 70s in Japan and the next significant jump was jazz fusion, post-bop, and cool jazz. Many of the leading jazz world stars played there during that time, and the local following was truly enormous!
Kiyoshi Yamaha & Contemporary Sound Orchestra
Various Artists
Kosuke Ichihara
Hideyasu Terakawa
Hideo Shiraki
Yamash'ta & The Horizon
Sadayasu Fuji