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Music Is Real

CD (Item 958072) Commodo Depot (Japan), 2007 — Condition: Used
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What's up is that these cats are plenty darn groovy – a hip young Japanese combo with a real ear for classic-styled jazz! The album's got plenty of echoes of an older European jazz scene – particularly the modal moments of the 60s heard in work by Italian players, and some of the best of the MPS/Saba crew – a real sensitivity to rhythm changes that keeps things fresh throughout, and which makes each track on the album explode with a new sense of delight. The production here is great too – simple, no-nonsense, and as clear and straight ahead as the grooves – not as much of a dancefloor focus as some of the Japanese club jazz combos, and plenty of warmth and imagination on the solos. Instrumentation includes trumpet, tenor, piano, bass, and drums – and the album's a beautiful treasure through and through – the kind of a set that would be right at home with some of your best originals from many years back. Titles include "Which One Is True", "Telemundo", "Edelweiss", "Minor's Holiday", "Five Minutes To Tomorrow", "Into The Dream", and "I Can't Live Without It".  © 1996-2024, Dusty Groove, Inc.

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Used CD Grade

We only use the grade "Used CD" for non-new CDs. This all-encompassing grade was chosen it because we only buy and offer used CDs in the best possible condition.

When you purchase a used CD you can expect the disc to be free of all but the lightest of surface marks, the case to be clean (we often change the cases ourselves), and the booklet to be in good shape. Used CDs may show some signs of use, but if there are significant details or defects we will describe the item's condition (just like we do with LPs), so look for notes on cutout marks, stickers, promo stamps or other details before ordering.

All of our used CDs are guaranteed to play without skipping or flaws. After you receive a used CD from Dusty Groove, you have 1 week to play it to determine that it plays correctly. If it does not, you can request a return for a full refund.


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