Mint Jams
Casiopea · 1982
36 min · 7 tracks · funk · jazz fusion · new wave
A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk that showcases intricate musicianship alongside infectious grooves.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for focused work
- infectious melodies for dancing
- consistent flow throughout album
- vibrant energy for daytime listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone hits
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped establish Casiopea's reputation in jazz fusion, gaining wider recognition.
- Themes
- Japanese jazz fusion· intricate musicianship· midnight rendezvous
- Career context
- When Casiopea released 'Mint Jams' in 1982, they were solidifying their reputation as pioneers of jazz fusion in Japan. This album followed their self-titled debut in 1981 and marked a significant step towards international recognition, showcasing their unique blend of genres and virtuosic instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Weather Report· Pat Metheny Group
- If this clicks, go next to
- 4x4 — Continues the vibrant jazz-funk fusion with fresh grooves and intricate musicianship.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Heavy Weather by Weather Report — Shares intricate musicianship and a blend of jazz fusion with catchy melodies and rhythmic complexity.Eye of the Beholder by Chick Corea Elektric Band — Combines energetic grooves and virtuoso playing, reflecting a similar jazz-funk hybrid aesthetic.Yellowjackets by Yellowjackets — Features vibrant arrangements that merge jazz with funk elements, emphasizing melodic interplay and tight rhythms.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Take Me".
- 1 Take Me Start here 4:51
- 2 Asayake 4:59
- 3 Midnight Rendezvous 4:58
- 4 Time Limit 2:38
- 5 Domino Line 7:24
- 6 Tears of the Star 4:31
- 7 Swear 6:48
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Casiopea's catalog. Helped establish Casiopea's reputation in jazz fusion, gaining wider recognition.
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