Unicorn

TERUO NAKAMURA (中村 照夫)

TRACKLIST

  • WRITTEN BY
    Teruo Nakamura (中村 照夫)

  • WRITTEN BY
    Hubert Eaves III

  • WRITTEN BY
    John Coltrane

  • WRITTEN BY
    Hubert Eaves III

  • WRITTEN BY
    Steve Grossman

  • WRITTEN BY
    John Miller

SYNOPSIS

Unicorn is a landmark session from the Japanese bassist and composer Teruo Nakamura, released in 1973 on the Three Blind Mice label. Known for his fluid, melodic bass lines and sharp sense of groove, Nakamura crafted Unicorn as both a showcase for his virtuosity and a forward-looking statement within the emerging Japanese jazz fusion scene. The record blends modal jazz roots with funk-infused rhythms and psychedelic textures, creating an atmosphere that feels both exploratory and deeply soulful. With contributions from some of Japan’s most talented young players of the era, Unicorn captures the energy of a scene that was redefining jazz on its own terms, pushing boundaries while maintaining a strong melodic core. For collectors and listeners today, it stands as one of the most distinctive and rewarding albums in the Japanese jazz canon.

PRESSING INFORMATION

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Three Blind Mice – TBM-18-T
Vinyl | 12", 33⅓ RPM
Japan / 1973
Original Pressing, Test Pressing

GENRE & STYLE

Jazz
Fusion