Free Form Suite captures the bold innovation of Masayuki Takayanagi and his group, New Direction For The Arts, during a pivotal live recording at Aoi Studio, Tokyo in 1972. Recognized as one of Japan’s foremost avant-garde jazz guitarists, Takayanagi leads this quartet through intricate, boundary-pushing compositions that showcase the collective artistry of each member. The album’s interplay of modal and free jazz elements highlights the group’s complex, collaborative approach to improvisation.
This reissue from Three Blind Mice vividly preserves the original session’s raw energy, featuring digital mastering and comprehensive liner notes in both English and Japanese. The hardback packaging and 16-page booklet provide deeper context for listeners and collectors, making Free Form Suite an essential document of Japan’s experimental jazz movement from the 1970s.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Three Blind Mice
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 1998
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TRACKS
1. The Blues
2. You Don't Know What Love Is
3. Sun In The East
4. Free Form Suite
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