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KEY FEATURES

• Limited Edition
• 1xLP pressed on Black Vinyl
• Includes traditional Japanese OBI strip
• Originally released in 1970

RELEASE DESCRIPTION

Shungo Sawada, a true pioneer of Japan’s modern jazz scene, delivers something special with his album "Formation." Despite being a legendary guitarist since the 1940s, Sawada has surprisingly few albums under his own name, making this one a standout. "Formation" kicks off with a unique take on Wayne Shorter’s "Footprints"—dignified, and refined, yet with a cool simplicity that gives it real character. The album moves through the high-energy title track, "Formation," the jazz-rock vibes of "Unlucky Guy," and wraps up with another Shorter piece, "Chief Crazy Horse." It's a diverse yet cohesive collection, offering a polished snapshot of Japan’s "new mainstream" jazz.

TRACKLIST

1. Footprints
2. Naughty Doggie
3. Last Train To Clarksville
4. Formation
5. How Deep Is The Ocean
6. Unlucky Guy
7. Chief Crazy Horse

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