Monday, June 3, 2024

George Hirota, Japan


Sahasurara. 1976 King

Joji Hirota's debut album, going with the more anglicized George here, is a fascinating blend of jazz fusion, progressive rock, experimental avant garde combined with indigenous tribal Japanese elements. Plenty of flute, chanting and manic vocals, acoustic and fuzz guitar, piano, vibes, and a variety of percussion are the primary ingredients. At times, especially during the middle of side 2, it strays a bit too much toward the avant-garde, perhaps similar to J.A. Caesar in that way. Overall a very unique, but satisfying album.

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I'm not including Joji's album 1981 The Wheel of Fortune (also not on CD), which I didn't personally care for, Probably need to revisit at some point.
 
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6/29/09 (new entry); 6/3/24
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