Takanaka
CHA CHA ME (Bacco) (LP)
Another great Masayoshi Takanaka release. First ever vinyl reissue! on yellow vinyl.
Expected July 2026
- LP pressed on yellow vinyl
- Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his solo debut
- Groovy West Coast rock tunes
- Newly remastered with high-resolution audio sourced from the original master tapes
- Cut at Abbey Road Studios in London
Preview: https://open.spotify.com/album/2bDpt0U4y6KAq3SYRV84Am?si=OHu7YUcbQjqAB899aZ4AAw
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his solo debut, popular works from the Kitty Years by Japan’s legendary super guitarist "Masayoshi Takanaka" are newly remastered.
"BACCO" is a super session unit led by "Masayoshi Takanaka". The album is filled with tight, groovy West Coast rock tunes, combining high-level performances that could be described as funky fusion with explosive, emotional vocals by Jim Diamond.
Produced by Robert Brill and "Masayoshi Takanaka". (Original release date: May 21, 1979)
Drums: Robert Brill
Vocals: Jim Diamond
Keyboards: Jun Sato
Bass: Getao Takahashi
Remastering & cutting: Alex Wharton (Abbey Road Studios, London)