Description
Noriki is keyboardist Soichi Noriki who plays Fender Rhodes, Hammond, and other keys here in a setting that’s a nice blend of soulful fusion and some of the Japanese crossover modes of the time. There’s just a bit of vocals on the record courtesy of singer Yuri Kokubu but the album moves along with its strongest focus on the instrumental solos which includes work from Shin Kazuhara on trumpet, Yasuo Hirouchi on trombone, and the great Jake Concepcion on tenor, alto, and baritone an artist we love from some great records of the 60s, but haven’t ever heard this late in his career. The whole thing’s got a warm, sunny fusion vibe that really fits the cover and titles include “You Can Make It”, “When The Rain Stops”, “Uncle Bearcat”, “Easy Way”, “Mild Live”, and “Night Lights”.
Label: Eastworld, Universal Music Group, HMV Record Shop
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Clear Vinyl
Reissued: 2024 / Original Release: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Jazz
Style: Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Smooth Jazz
File under: Japanese Jazz
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