195497997305
195497368457

First

Kohsuke Mine

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Format: CD

Cat No: BBE662ACD

Release Date:  30 April 2021

Label:  Bbe Music / Barely Breaking Even

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  195497997305

Genres:  Jazz  

Release Date:  30 April 2021

Label:  Bbe Music / Barely Breaking Even

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  195497368457

Genres:  Jazz  

  • Description

    BBE Music present the latest in the acclaimed J Jazz Masterclass Series: Kohsuke Mine 'First', the debut album by one of the leading artists in the new wave of modern jazz that swept Japan in the late 60s and early 70s. 'First' epitomises the shifting sound of the Japanese modern jazz scene of the time, characterised by rich textures and tones, kinetic rhythms, punctuated by urgent, angular melody lines. Reissued for the first time since original 1970 release, Mine is joined by master keyboard player Masabumi Kikuchi on electric piano, and two American players - bassist Larry Ridley and drummer Lenny McBrowne - to deliver one of the strongest debuts in the J Jazz canon. 'First' announced the arrival of a serious talent, one who was to be a hugely influential figure in the Japanese jazz scene across the decade that followed and beyond. 'First' established an artist who built a reputation for standout albums spanning spiritual jazz, post-bop, modal and funk-fusion.

    All of that started here, on this exemplary album. 'First' is issued on CD, digital and vinyl. The vinyl edition is presented as a double album, cut at 45rpm by the Grammy-nominated Carvery, with full original reproduction artwork, including obi strip. Both CD and vinyl comes with a 4500 word sleeve note and interview with Kohsuke Mine by Tony Higgins, plus artist portraits by Shigeru Uchiyama.J Jazz Masterclass Series is curated by Tony Higgins and Mike Peden for BBE Music.

    Description

    BBE Music present the latest in the acclaimed J Jazz Masterclass Series: Kohsuke Mine 'First', the debut album by one of the leading artists in the new wave of modern jazz that swept Japan in the late 60s and early 70s. 'First' epitomises the shifting sound of the Japanese modern jazz scene of the time, characterised by rich textures and tones, kinetic rhythms, punctuated by urgent, angular melody lines. Reissued for the first time since original 1970 release, Mine is joined by master keyboard player Masabumi Kikuchi on electric piano, and two American players - bassist Larry Ridley and drummer Lenny McBrowne - to deliver one of the strongest debuts in the J Jazz canon. 'First' announced the arrival of a serious talent, one who was to be a hugely influential figure in the Japanese jazz scene across the decade that followed and beyond. 'First' established an artist who built a reputation for standout albums spanning spiritual jazz, post-bop, modal and funk-fusion.

    All of that started here, on this exemplary album. 'First' is issued on CD, digital and vinyl. The vinyl edition is presented as a double album, cut at 45rpm by the Grammy-nominated Carvery, with full original reproduction artwork, including obi strip. Both CD and vinyl comes with a 4500 word sleeve note and interview with Kohsuke Mine by Tony Higgins, plus artist portraits by Shigeru Uchiyama.J Jazz Masterclass Series is curated by Tony Higgins and Mike Peden for BBE Music.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Morning Tide
      • 2. Love Talken
      • 3. Straight No Chaser
      • 4. McPhee
      • 5. Little Abbi
      • 6. Bar 'L' Len

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Morning Tide

      Side 2

      • 1. Love Talken
      • 2. Straight No Chaser

      Disc 2

      Side 1

      • 1. McPhee

      Side 2

      • 1. Little Abbi
      • 2. Bar 'L' Len