Credits:

Masayoshi Takanaka, Ryuichi Sakamoto

Description:

Remastering the popular works of Masayoshi Takanaka, one of Japan’s leading super guitarists. The original master tapes of “BRASILIAN SKIES”, “JOLLY JIVE” and “ALL OF ME”, his best album of the early years, were remastered and cut at Abbey Road Studios in London, using high-resolution audio files from the original master tapes. JOLLY JIVE” (original release date: December 1, 1979). Masayoshi Takanaka’s fifth album, in which he masterfully pursued his tropical fusion style. In addition to “Blue Dragon,” which was a big hit when it was used as a commercial song for Pioneer, “Radio Rio” with Ryuichi Sakamoto, “Parallel Turn,” which also features vocals, and “Rainy Day Blue” with its weeping guitar, this album is full of great songs. (C)RS