Casiopea World Live '88
Casiopea · 1988
48 min · 11 tracks · funk · jazz fusion · new wave
Dynamic jazz fusion intertwines with rock elements, showcasing virtuosic musicianship and infectious grooves.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in popularizing jazz fusion in Japan and abroad during the late 1980s. It showcases Casiopea's technical proficiency and innovative sound, which influenced many subsequent artists in the genre. The album received positive critical reception for its exceptional musicianship, contributing to the band's legacy in instrumental rock and fusion.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove exploration virtuosic musicianship on display engaging live performance energy
- Context
- By 1988, Ichirō Nitta and Casiopea had established themselves in the Japanese music scene as pioneers of jazz fusion. This live album was released during their peak period, following several successful studio records that helped solidify their reputation. Capturing the energy of their performances, 'Casiopea World Live '88' reflects a moment when they were transitioning into international recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Masayoshi Takanaka· Marcus Miller· Stanley Clarke
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Tracklist
New here? Start with "Do-Loo-Doo?".
- 1 Do-Loo-Doo? Start here 4:04
- 2 Bayside Express Standout 4:45
- 3 太陽風 (Taiyo-Fu - The Wind From the Sun) Standout 4:25
- 4 Red Zone 4:18
- 5 Princess Moon 4:53
- 6 いにしえ (Inishie - Old Times) 3:38
- 7 Solid Swing 1:56
- 8 Magnetic Vibration 4:48
- 9 迷夢 (Mei-mu - Shallow Dreams) 4:11
- 10 Super Sonic Movement Standout 6:37
- 11 Access 4:28
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