This clear-vinyl reissue of Smile by Takeo Moriyama exceeded my expectations in every way. The pressing quality is excellent—quiet, clean, and with great clarity even in the more intense passages. Moriyama’s drumming feels incredibly dynamic, and the transparency of the vinyl actually gives the album a unique visual charm when spinning. The packaging is simple but tasteful, and the jacket reproduction is crisp. Even though the item is now no longer available, I’m very happy I managed to secure a copy. For fans of Japanese jazz or collectors looking for high-quality reissues, this pressing is absolutely worth having. Highly recommended.
Vinyl (LP)
Smile (Clear Vinyl)
Takeo Moriyama
4400yen
(4840yen Tax incl. in Japan)
US$ 28.20
| Points You Earn | 3% (132p) |
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| Release Date | November 01, 2025 |
| Availability | Sold Out |
Product Details
| Catalog No. | COJY-9554 |
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| JAN/ISBN | 4549767348018 |
| Product Type | Vinyl (LP) |
| Number of Discs | 1 |
| Label/Distributor | Nippon Colombia |
| Product Package Size (Estimated) | 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.3cm |
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Description
[Machine Translation] Nippon Columbia's global brand NIPPONOPHONE reissues selected masterpieces from Nippon Columbia's extensive catalog. Magnificent and magnificent. Delicate and perceptive. A deep emotion that expands richly. This is the first recording of Fumio Itabashi's masterpiece "Watarase," which is overflowing with Japanese emotion. This album, recorded in 1980 with his quartet including his close friend Fumio Itabashi, is also famous for the first recording of "Watarase," a masterpiece full of Japanese sentiment. The quartet's performance is one of the best in Japanese jazz history, and all the tracks, including the dynamic "Exchange" and the beautiful but sad "Goodbye," are highlights of the album. Commentary by Yusuke Ogawa ( UNIVERSOUNDS/DEEP JAZZ REALITY ). This product will be delivered on or after the day of release.
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Description in Japanese
スマイル (Clear Vinyl) / 森山威男
日本コロムビアの豊富なカタログの中からセレクトされた名盤を、日本コロムビアのグローバル・ブランドNIPPONOPHONEからリイシュー。豪快にして壮大。繊細にして鋭敏。ふくよかに広がる深い情感。日本的情緒に溢れた板橋文夫の名曲「渡良瀬」が初収録された名盤。1960年代後半から山下洋輔トリオでフリー・ジャズ界を席巻し、近年ではKYOTO JAZZ SEXTETと共演するなど、新旧多くのファンに愛されるジャズ・ドラマー森山威男。盟友・板橋文夫を擁したカルテットで80年に録音されたこのアルバムは、日本的情緒が溢れる名曲「ワタラセ」がはじめて収録されたことでも有名。他に、豪快に疾走する「エクスチェンジ」、美しくも物悲しい「グッドバイ」など、全曲が聴きどころで、静と動が有機的に絡まりあうスケールの大きな演奏が楽しめる日本ジャズ史上屈指の名盤。解説: 尾川雄介 (UNIVERSOUNDS/DEEP JAZZ REALITY)。 ※本商品のお届けは発売日当日以降になります。
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Tracklisting
| 1 |
EXCHANGE / MORIYAMA TAKEO QUARTET
エクスチェンジ / 森山威男カルテット
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| 1 |
STEP / MORIYAMA TAKEO QUARTET
ステップ / 森山威男カルテット
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| 2 |
WATARASE / MORIYAMA TAKEO QUARTET
ワタラセ / 森山威男カルテット
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| 2 |
SMILE / MORIYAMA TAKEO QUARTET
スマイル / 森山威男カルテット
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| 3 |
GOOD BYE / MORIYAMA TAKEO QUARTET
グッドバイ / 森山威男カルテット
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