Jazz & Rock Out

Description

Jazz & Rock “Out” by Jiro Inagaki & Soul Big Media is a Japanese live album from 1970, recorded during the “Midsummer Night’s Jazz & Rock” concert at the Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall in Tokyo. The record captures the vibrant meeting of jazz, rock, soul, and psychedelic groove, at a time when Japanese jazz-rock was still in its infancy. It features a large and powerful ensemble, with explosive brass, a prominent organ, and a sharp electric guitar, creating a sound that is both raw, free, and ultra-dynamic. The repertoire mixes original compositions and very energetic reinterpretations, such as Freedom Jazz Dance, Spinning Wheel, and Oh Happy Day. Today, it is a cult record for fans of Japanese jazz fusion and an excellent entry point into the world of Jiro Inagaki.