Smile [Limited Release]

[Machine Translation] [universounds presents DEEP JAZZ REALITY Supervision and commentary by Yusuke Ogawa] AKETA'S DISK, the most hotly sought after by J-Jazz collectors all over the world! The latest digital remastering in 2019 with new commentary! Hiroshi Hatsuyama's presence is invaluable in Japan's jazz vibraphone scene, which is by no means well-connected. His ability is evident in his achievements alone, as he has brilliantly colored the works of musicians such as Shoyuki Akutagawa, Koichi Matsukaze, Yoriyuki Harada, and Fumio Itabashi, all of whom have been difficult to dislodge from the scene. This is his first album. This is his first album, and it is a delightful work, sometimes bluesy, sometimes swingy, and filled with beautiful sounds. The "melancholy vibe" on the cover is a deep nod of the head. World's first CD release!

[universounds presents DEEP JAZZ REALITY 監修・解説: 尾川雄介] 今世界中のJジャズ・コレクターが最も熱い眼差しを注ぐ名門AKETA'S DISK一挙復刻! 2019年最新デジタル・リマスタリング、新規解説付き! 決して層が厚いとは言えない日本のジャズ・ヴィブラフォン界にあって、初山博の存在は貴重。明田川荘之、松風鉱一、原田依幸、板橋文夫といった、一筋縄でいかないミュージシャンたちの作品を見事に彩ってきた、その功績だけを見ても実力は明らかだろう。本作がファースト・アルバム。ときにブルージーに、ときにスウィンギーに、美しい響きで埋め尽くされた快作である。ジャケットに一言添えられた"哀愁のヴァイブ"に深く頷く。世界初CD化!