Credits:

The Players (J-Jazz)

Description:

This is a rare live recording! Hiromasa Suzuki ( key, synth ) / Bob Saito ( sax ) / Seiichi Nakamura ( bcl, sax ) / Tsunehide Matsuki ( g ) / Akira Okazawa ( b, vo ) / Yuichi Tokashiki ( ds ) The Players are truly a group of top players! The Players, the most powerful super fusion group boasting the best rhythm section in Japan, have reissued their one and only live album (featuring two new songs) recorded at the Roppongi Pit Inn in Tokyo on August 2 and 3, 1985, in newly remastered and high quality Blu-spec CD2 format! It also includes 3 more songs (M4,5,6) than the LP! (Original release date: Oct. 21, 1985 (CD version))A live performance full of creativity and innovation is brought back to life! Live versions of their signature songs "WONDERFUL GUY" M2, "GALAXY" M9, and "AGAIN AND AGAIN" M8 are also available! The strongest fusion group, nicknamed "Japanese Staff" or "Japanese Weather Report". The signboard of Roppongi Pit Inn. Formerly known as the Korgen Band.The group has become a super group in which each member can be a leader, and has also supported many major artists such as Minako Yoshida, Tatsuro Yamashita, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Terumasa Hino, Sadao Watanabe, and many others. He is generally known for his regular appearances on Tamori's legendary variety show "Tonight's the Best! and was also involved in Tamori's "Tamori 3: A History of Japanese Songs in the Postwar Era" (release canceled).

Tracklisting:

1.Eagle Eyes
2.Wonderful Guy
3.Kaleidoscope
4.Jack-A-Dandy
5.With All Beautiful Love
6.Madagascar Lady
7.Smooch
8.Again And Again
9.Galaxy