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Mine (Japanese paper sleeve edition)
CD (Item 750976) Three Blind Mice/Think (Japan), 1970 — Condition: Used$38.99 ...
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Early work from this tremendous Japanese saxophonist – working here on both alto and soprano sax, in styles that are sharply angular, but also quite warm and soulful! Kosuke Mine's got a quality that's a bit like Joe Henderson at the same time – obviously informed by earlier hardbop, but let loose in some bolder lines that snake out with a rich, bold feel that's totally great. His group here features Fender Rhodes from Hideo Ichikawa – possibly further underscoring some of the Henderson electric styles of the set – and other players include Takashi Imai on trombone, Takashi Mizuhashi on bass, and Hiroshi Murakami on drums. The record's got a nice sense of freedom, but is never too far outside – and titles include a version of Joe Henderson's "Isotope", plus the originals "Morningtide", "Dream Eyes", and "Work I". © 1996-2024, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(Out of print Blu-spec CD pressing – with obi!)
(Out of print Blu-spec CD pressing – with obi!)
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