Akira Miyazawa + Soul Leon - Karajishi Botan (1969)

A rare masterpiece by saxophonist Akira Miyazawa, blending themes from Japanese yakuza films, enka, and military songs into a powerful fusion of jazz-rock and rare groove. The album presents a captivating atmosphere, merging Japanese melodies with elements of funk, Latin jazz, and psychedelia. One of the most unique recordings from Japan’s late-1960s jazz scene.

Tracklist:
1-1 Akira Miyazawa + Soul Leon - Abashiri Bangaichi [3:16]
1-2 Akira Miyazawa + Soul Leon - Tabisugata San Nin Otoko [3:04]
1-3 Akira Miyazawa + Soul Leon - Tabigasa Douchu [3:10]
1-4 Akira Miyazawa + Soul Leon - Otoko Nara [2:30]
1-5 Akira Miyazawa + Soul Leon - Ruten [2:57]
1-6 Akira Miyazawa + Soul Leon - Otoko No Uramachi [2:56]
1-7 Akira Miyazawa + Soul Leon - Karajishi Botan [2:02]
1-8 Akira Miyazawa + Soul Leon - Tsumagoi Douchu [3:36]
1-9 Akira Miyazawa + Soul Leon - Otonezukiyo [2:55]
1-10 Akira Miyazawa + Soul Leon - Meigetsu Akagiyama [3:19]
1-11 Akira Miyazawa + Soul Leon - Zatouichi Komoriuta [2:23]
1-12 Akira Miyazawa + Soul Leon - Tokyo Nagaremono [2:21]