Takanaka

CHA CHA ME (Bacco) (LP)

Regular price $45.00

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)