Nio And Pigeon

Description

Nico & Pigeon by Toshiyuki Miyama & New Herd is a Japanese album from the early 70s that explores a modern big band jazz infused with jazz-rock, funk, and orchestral experimentation. The record stands out for its sophisticated and highly dynamic arrangements, blending large ensemble writing with freer, almost psychedelic passages. Under the direction of Toshiyuki Miyama, the New Herd develops a powerful sound where brass, percussion, and electric keyboards interact with intensity. The album alternates between groovy, tense, and atmospheric moments, with a true quest for textures and contrasts. It is now a cult record of Japanese big band jazz, appreciated for its boldness and its fusion of orchestral tradition and electric modernity.