Monday 12 January 2015

Koichi Matsukaze Trio : Earth Mother

Koichi Matsukaze Trio : Earth Mother.
ALM-5001 ALM Records.

So here it is, one of the all time super rare Japanese jazz records of all time. Google searches return little or no information about this killer spiritual jazz monster. All bar one of the tracks were recorded at the Tachikawa Social Educational Hall January 1978 and released on the very limited ALM label. 

Not only is this one scarce, it takes your breath away with pounding keys, fierce bass and driving percussion. 

Here's the 11+ minute title track in full lossless glory.
Let me know what you think, and good luck hunting another one down!

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24 comments:

  1. katonah12 January 2015 at 12:37

    http://www.adrive.com/public/q8wfH5/Spiritual%20Jazz%20Japan%20comp%20preview.zip

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  2. taro nombei13 January 2015 at 00:44

    Well scored Katonah.
    Never come across this album before.
    And big thanks for sharing!

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  3. taro nombei13 January 2015 at 00:46

    And BTW, here's the full line-up of that trio:
    Koichi Matsukaze: alto sax, flute
    Ryojiro Furusawa: drums
    Tamio Kawabata: bass
    joined by Toshiyuki Daitoku on piano

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  4. katonah13 January 2015 at 03:25

    Thank TN
    It's a bit of a gem if ask me

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  5. The Scenery Within13 January 2015 at 05:02

    B O O M!

    Many thanks dear Sir ;)

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  6. ushaped13 January 2015 at 05:06

    Wow! Excellent and thank you! Very nice and driving tune. Shame we can't hear the rest of it.

    Best

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  7. Simon66614 January 2015 at 19:30

    Excellent track Katonah, big thanks :)

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  8. nijimasu14 January 2015 at 19:37

    oh man, have wanted to hear this for a long time now. thanks so much

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  9. bossanovarock15 January 2015 at 13:11

    Great post!

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  10. katonah15 January 2015 at 13:38

    Thank you all for the comments, it means a lot.
    And thank you K!

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  11. DW17 January 2015 at 14:43

    Thanks Katonah!

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  12. Nick27 January 2015 at 17:22

    Sounds pretty damn good -- always been curious about this. A white whale winner for sure. Thank you for this!

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  13. Unknown6 February 2015 at 15:43

    your blog needs a revival man. a lot of gems are dead. nice library

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  14. Unknown2 March 2015 at 23:57

    katonah,

    Thanks for uploading this one. This album and his another release on ALM (http://www.discogs.com/Koichi-Matsukaze-Trio-Featuring-Ryojiro-Furusawa-At-The-Room-427/release/5076420), are probably some of the best of Japanese free jazz made in the late 70s and early 80s. And it is extremely difficult to locate a copy of either. In my five years on ebay I have never come across a copy. I believe Mr. Matsukaze is still performing today. Anyway, thanks again.

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  15. Unknown2 March 2015 at 23:59

    Can you fully rip this album if possible? Many thanks!!

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  16. AMM6 April 2015 at 09:14

    HOW SAD!!!!!
    BACOSO,S BLOG DELETED!!!
    GUTTED!!!!
    BASTARD GOOGLE !!

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  17. katonah6 April 2015 at 13:13

    It's the end of an era for now
    But it could be making a return once a few things have been resolved Alex

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  18. AMM13 May 2015 at 14:18

    hi Katonah,
    cant download from this link m8?
    keeps coming up busy???
    any ideas??
    many thanks

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  19. katonah14 May 2015 at 01:14

    Not sure why that's happening
    Been meaning to upload the whole album in lossless and will when I get a chance

    Best

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  20. Jorge Fernández Crespo15 May 2015 at 13:09

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    http://creacionespersonalesjfc.blogspot.com/2014/09/cuban-songbook.html

    All the best!

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  21. nijimasu19 May 2015 at 18:53

    any chance of a link for that kohsuke mine first as well?

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  22. Unknown30 October 2016 at 13:12

    I'd love to get a link for this, any chance? When I go through A-Drive it won't let me go to the link.
    Amazing, informative blog, one of the best, thank you so much for all of your wonderful shares!

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  23. katonah30 October 2016 at 13:29

    Hi Andrew

    It seems I would need to re-upload which isn't possible at the moment as the PC has been given to a good friend.
    It's all about Instagram for me for the to being .. Take a look 💥💥💥

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