Mina's Second Theme

YOSUKE YAMASHITA TRIO (山下洋輔トリオ)

PIANO

DRUMS

TENOR SAXOPHONE

Yōsuke Yamashita (山下 洋輔)

Takeo Moriyama (森山 威男)

Seiichi Nakamura (中村 誠一)

PRESSING INFORMATION

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Victor World Group – SMJX-10075 / Victor – SVIR-10031
LP | 12”, 33⅓ RPM
Japan | 1969
Original Pressing

SYNOPSIS

An explosive statement from one of Japan’s most innovative pianists, Mina’s Second Theme captures the Yosuke Yamashita Trio at full fire. With Yamashita on piano, Seiichi Nakamura on bass, and Takeo Moriyama on drums, the trio stretches into fierce free jazz territory—full of volcanic energy, sharp interplay, and raw improvisational drive. Recorded live, the album distills the Trio’s fearless approach to jazz, balancing chaos with moments of lyrical intensity. A cornerstone of Japanese avant-garde jazz, it remains a thrilling listen and a sought-after record for collectors.

GENRE & STYLE

Jazz
Free Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz

IDENTIFIERS

Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout, Stamped): SVIR 10031A 1 11+ UDZGK Ⓑ
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout, Stamped): SVIR 10031B 1 11+
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): SVIR-10031-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): SVIR-10031-B

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