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Jun Fukamachi

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Jun Fukamachia pioneering crossover keyboardist in Japanrecorded and released this hidden gem in 1975 as part of Toshiba EMIs high-fidelity analog Pro-Use Series for audiophiles, marking the dawn of Japanese fusion. Backed by an unbeatable rhythm sectionShuichi Ponta Murakami on drums and Rei Kohara on bassthe album features Fukamachis masterful use of varied tones on the analog synthesizer and Kenji Omuras hauntingly elegant and fluid guitar solos. The highlight is the extended jazz-funk track Bamboo Bong, which runs for approximately 14 minutes.