{"product_id":"masayoshi-takanaka-brasilian-skies","title":"Masayoshi Takanaka – Brasilian Skies (Clear Sky Blue Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eMasayoshi Takanaka – Brasilian Skies\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the defining works in the Japanese jazz fusion guitarist’s catalogue, originally released in 1978 and widely regarded as a cornerstone of the genre. Blending Latin rhythms, jazz improvisation and a sun-soaked pop sensibility, the album captures Takanaka at his most adventurous and melodic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eRecorded across Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro and Japan, the album reflects a global, free-spirited approach to music-making. Brazilian influences run throughout, from the vibrant groove of \u003cem data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eBeleza Pula\u003c\/em\u003e to the playful and inventive \u003cem data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eStar Wars Samba\u003c\/em\u003e, while \u003cem data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eDisco “B”\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a fan-favourite with its infectious rhythm and feel-good energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eThe album also features contributions from legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, whose keyboard and string arrangements add further depth and texture to the recordings. The result is a richly layered sound that moves effortlessly between jazz, funk and Latin fusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eThis limited 180g pressing on clear sky-blue vinyl adds strong collector appeal, especially with only 75 copies available. For fans of jazz fusion, city pop and groove-driven instrumental music, \u003cem data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eBrasilian Skies\u003c\/em\u003e remains an essential and highly sought-after release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Music Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57700294164854,"sku":"UPJY-9509","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6450\/6005\/files\/brasiliajnskies.webp?v=1776450419","url":"https:\/\/www.stickyblacktarmac.com\/products\/masayoshi-takanaka-brasilian-skies","provider":"Sticky Black Tarmac","version":"1.0","type":"link"}