Wamono A to Z Vol.1 - Japanese Jazz Funk & Rare Groove 1968-1980 Sébastien Tellier Classically trained Chicago violinist whose

Classically trained Chicago violinist whose songwriting is a compound of indie rock

Midori has released two solo albums: Through The Looking Glass and Tree Of Life (1999) and wrote music for Tadashi Suzuki's theater plays

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Wamono A to Z Vol.1 - Japanese Jazz Funk & Rare Groove 1968-1980 Sébastien Tellier Classically trained Chicago violinist whoseSome compilations manage to both educate, inform and educate in equal measure; this fine collection from Japanese crate diggers DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite and Chintam is one such set. Comprising mostly little known tracks recorded by Japanese artists between 1968 and '70, it offers up a wealth of cuts inspired by American jazz funk "rare groove". There's much to admire across the ten tracks, from the mazy Rhodes solos, fizzing big band jazz grooves and