J-Squad – J-Squad II (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 56:47 minutes | 1,27 GB | Genre: Jazz
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For a swinging intro to contemporary Japanese jazz, look no further than this five-man supergroup. Fronted by trumpeter Takuya Kuroda, who has performed with the likes of José James and effortlessly incorporates anything from world music to indie rock in his utterly groovy compositions, J-Squad also counts pianist Takeshi Ohbayashi, Juilliard graduate Yasushi Nakamura and Snarky Puppy’s Keita Ogawa among its members.
Tracklist:
01. J-Squad – We Love Jazz (04:30)
02. J-Squad – African Mask (04:37)
03. J-Squad – G-Toku (05:19)
04. J-Squad – New York Water Striders (05:30)
05. J-Squad – Are You With Us (05:08)
06. J-Squad – Glory Midtown (03:53)
07. J-Squad – Low Altitude Flight (05:48)
08. J-Squad – Empanada Man (04:47)
09. J-Squad – Hidden Exploration (05:55)
10. J-Squad – Moro Morocco (05:54)
11. J-Squad – Jealous Guy (05:21)
Personnel:
Takuya Kuroda – trumpet
Tomoaki Baba – tenor saxophone
Takeshi Ohbayashi – piano, keyboards
Yasushi Nakamura – double bass
Keita Ogawa – drums, percussion
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