Hiroshi Suzuki - Cat

Half-Speed Mastered On Limited Edition 180g Vinyl LP!
Sourced From The Original Masters!

We Release Jazz announce the official reissue of Hiroshi Suzuki's Cat, a glorious jazz-fusion-funk holy grail originally released in 1976. Cat was recorded in October 1975 at Nippon Columbia Studio, while Hiroshi Suzuki was visiting his home country of Japan after moving to Las Vegas in 1971 to play with Buddy Rich and perfect his craft. Back on his old stomping grounds, the man known as Neko (Cat) immediately reunited with his dear friends for an epic two-day session of groove magic.

The chemistry was still intact. The skills and style had grown. The result, Cat, is a smooth masterpiece, a deep and soulful affair where stunning trombone solos by Hiroshi Suzuki flirt with Takeru Muraoka's heavenly saxophone and the sensual rhythm section of Hiromasa Suzuki (keyboards), Kunimitsu Inaba (bass), and Akira Ishikawa (drums). Celebrated in jazz collectors circles, in the lo-fi beat scene, and among music diggers around the world, Cat has become one of the most sought-after Japanese jazz albums of all time and, much like Ryo Fukui's Scenery, has fascinated old and young generations alike. Sourced from the original masters. Liner notes by Teruo Isono.

Features

• Limited Edition
• Official Reissue
• 180g Vinyl
• Mastering & half speed cutting by Sidney Claire Meyer at Emil Berliner Studios
• Sourced from the Original Masters
• Manufacturing by Optimal
• Heavy Sleeve
• OBI Strip
• Gold Ink
• Liner Notes by Teruo Isono

Musicians

Selections

Side A:

1. Shrimp Dance
2. Kuro To Shiro

Side B:

1. Walk Tall
2. Cat
3. Romance