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9DW (limited edition 180 gram vinyl)

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Really unique work from this hip Japanese combo -- the brainchild of keyboardist Kensuke Saito, who plays some really wonderful electric piano and synth on the set! Although contemporary, the record's got a spacious, soulful feel that takes us back to some of our favorite 70s fusion -- particularly the sort with a relatively laidback vibe, and an approach that's never too jamming. Saito's keyboard lines dominate the set in a really great way -- spinning out with a simple, elegant sound and a great sense of rhythm and timing -- and supported with beats that are equally spare, but nicely melodic as well. There's a nice sense of warmth to the whole record, but never in a slick or smooth jazz sort of way -- kind of a combination of the core essence of 70s fusion with a slight 21st Century vibe! Titles include "Stone & Fruits", "Balancer", "Migrant", "Posse", "Farside", "Tony", "Black Coffee", "Synthetic Avenues", "Thinking Makes A Mistake", and "SEV". (Limited edition of 1500 copies.)  © 1996-2009, Dusty Groove America, Inc.