Miyazawa Akira Quartet - Kiso (1970/2025) [Hi-Res]

"Kiso," "Asama," "Hakuba," "Hida." His thoughts turn to the landscapes of his childhood, and he carefully weaves his emotions and feelings into the music.

A masterpiece released in 1970 as part of Victor's "Japanese Jazz" series.

"We are Japanese, so I think we have to create something that only Japanese people can do." These are the words of Akira Miyazawa from this period. When Miyazawa tried to create a work that only a Japanese person could do, it was inevitable that he would choose his own origins, the hometown where he was born and raised, as a motif. For Miyazawa, who was born in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, and who was fond of fishing, "Kiso," "Asama," "Hakuba," and "Hida" are truly primal landscapes. Takeo Moriyama's raging drums, Yasuo Arakawa's rich bass, Masahiko Sato's overflowing piano, and Miyazawa's saxophone, which is like a mass of emotion. Nostalgia and praise for the place where he was born and raised, as well as admiration and awe for the great outdoors. Miyazawa looks to his roots and weaves his thoughts and images into his music sincerely and carefully. One of the heights that Miyazawa has reached. That is this work, "Kiso." [text by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS / DEEP JAZZ REALITY)]

Bass – Yasuo Arakawa
Drums – Takeo Moriyama
Piano – Masahiko Sato
Tenor Saxophone – Akira Miyazawa