Description:

This is the fifth and sixth installment of the highly successful "Jazz Collection 1000" series, released four times in 2014 (February, March, September, and October: 50 titles each). As with the previous four releases, 100 titles from Sony Music's extensive jazz catalog, centered on the two major U.S. labels Columbia and RCA, are included, including first CD releases of long-awaited works and rare works that are currently difficult to obtain (Vol. 5: 50 titles released on October 14; Vol. 6: 50 titles released on November 6). The special price is 1,000 yen plus tax (1,500 yen plus tax for the 2-disc set). All titles include new liner notes. This is the first Japanese-language album by Kimiko Kasai, a popular jazz singer, since "Umbrella," produced by Hiroshi Kamayatsuki, five years ago. The album features artists such as Tatsuro Yamashita, Kyohei Tsutsumi, and Akiko Yano, and the jacket photo was taken by Kishin Shinoyama. The cover photo was taken by Kishin Shinoyama. The album also features the playing of Terumasa Hino and other jazzmen. Included are "Vibration" and "Yakkake no Jinsei," which are gaining renewed popularity in the club scene. ◆Limited Time Production Special Price Edition (until March 31, 2017) / Liner notes

Tracklisting:

1 LOVE SELEBRATION
2 YARIKAKE NO JINSEI
3 NATSU NO HAJIME NO IMAGE
4 VERY SPECIAL MOMENT
5 JUST ANOTHER LOVE SONG
6 MANHATTAN SPECIAL
7 SEQUOIA FOREST
8 TAKE ME
9 LAID BACK MAD OR MELLOW