1: Summer Breeze (4:53) 2: Mambo No. 5 (Disco Dango) (4:01) 3: Sweet Agnes (4:43) 4: Mambo Magic (6:04) 5: I Remember You (5:29) 6: Gascon Cocktail (3:43) 7: Ready To Fly (7:00) 8: April Wave (4:01)
Description:
SHM-CD. Digitally remastered 2013.
"Takanaka" is a CD release by the influential Japanese guitarist and composer Masayoshi Takanaka, presented here in a high-quality edition by Universal Music. Fans can expect virtuosic guitar work, smooth melodies and a colorful blend of jazz-fusion, city pop and instrumental rock that made Takanaka a cult figure among connoisseurs of Japanese music. This CD is ideal both for focused listening and as a stylish soundtrack for relaxed evenings, showcasing the playful, melodic and often sun-drenched sound for which he is admired.
Masayoshi Takanaka has long been regarded as one of the key figures of Japanese fusion and guitar-driven pop since the late 1970s and 1980s. Known for his fluent, song-oriented solos and catchy themes, he helped shape the sound of an era in Japanese popular music and has inspired countless guitarists worldwide through his characteristic tone and inventive arrangements. His work is cherished particularly by fans of city pop, AOR and instrumental fusion, and many of his recordings are considered timeless favorites in these circles.
The CD format provides clear, detailed sound reproduction and long-term durability, making this release suitable both for collectors and new listeners discovering Masayoshi Takanaka's music. The disc integrates seamlessly into existing CD collections, and its track selection (not detailed here) invites repeated listening thanks to the stylistic variety and consistently high musical level.
Universal Music is one of the world's leading music companies, known for its extensive catalog that spans genres from pop and rock to classical, jazz and world music. As a major label with decades of experience, Universal Music focuses on high production standards, careful catalog curation and reliable physical releases such as CDs, vinyl and special editions. Through reissues and carefully prepared editions, the company helps keep important recordings like those of Masayoshi Takanaka accessible for new generations of listeners.
World Music
19.548
- Africa 709- Arabia 176- Asia 2.701- New Age/Meditation 157- South Sea 69- Worldbeat 15.736
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