Takeru
TAKERU MURAOKA QUARTET (村岡建カルテット)
TRACKLIST
PERSONNEL
BASS
DRUMS
ELECTRIC PIANO
TENOR SAXOPHONE
PRESSING INFORMATION
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Philips – FX-8502
LP | 12”, 33⅓ RPM
Japan / 1970
Original Pressing
SYNOPSIS
Tenor saxophonist Takeru Muraoka’s self-titled album is a powerful statement in the landscape of Japanese modern jazz. Supported by a sharp and responsive quartet, Muraoka delivers performances that fuse post-bop energy with lyrical sensitivity, showing both intensity and restraint throughout. The record carries a sense of raw immediacy with gritty solos, intricate interplay, and a rhythm section that drives the music forward with urgency. At the same time, there is clarity in tone and phrasing that makes Muraoka’s voice unmistakable. Takeru reflects the restless creativity of Japan’s jazz scene during its formative years, offering listeners both the influence of international traditions and the growth of a distinct Japanese identity in jazz.
GENRE & STYLE
Jazz
Post Bop, Fusion, Modal
Yoshio Ikeda (池田 芳夫)
George Ohtsuka (ジョージ 大塚)
Masabumi Kikuchi (菊地 雅章)
Takeru Muraoka (村岡 建)
IDENTIFIERS