Toshiyuki Miyama & New Hard - Niou to Hato *Pre-Order

Expected Early March 2024. All stock will ship once in hand however delays are possible due to import times etc.

Side A
1.Kakurenbo
2.Kitsune no Yomeiri Koushinkyoku
3.Enka ni Taisuru Kanashimi
4.Niou to Hato
5.Hakuchou no Nemurutoki
Side B
6.Sumidagawa no Nagare
7.Kiganbi
8.Seijinshiki


Japanese jazz and big band masterpieces re-released on clear green colour vinyl!

Nio dances and pigeons dance. A mysterious melody that flows in a strong groove. Pursuing the possibilities of big band sound, this is the true essence of new hard and its climax.


New Hard, led by Toshiyuki Miyama, is one of Japan's leading big bands. Since the release of "Perspective" in 1969, they have opened up new horizons in big band jazz with their

cutting-edge sound. This work "Niou to Hato" is one of the representative works of new hard released in 1972. Kozaburo Yamaki was in charge of the entire composition and

arrangement, and deeply pursued one of his long-standing themes: "Japan." Japanese features, traditions, and scenes expressed through elaborate, multi-layered arrangements

and performances. A profound and dynamic melody with a Japanese atmosphere that can be described as mysterious. Starting with ""Seijinshiki,"" which is led by a strong groove,

the album is lined up with songs full of deep flavor and great excitement. This is the true essence of new hard work and its climax.

Text by Yusuke Ogawa (universounds/Deep Jazz Reality)

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