The compilation "Ryukyu Rare Groove" has become a hot topic as many people have become addicted to its unique groove, which combines Okinawan scales and traditional Okinawan music with Western music arrangements. "Ryukyu Rare Groove Crossover", a selection of Okinawan melodies and folk songs arranged in jazz, will be released on vinyl. The album includes Okinawan folk song Jazz Funk by Kiyoshi Yamaya, which was featured in MURO's "Diggers Dozen" and the 7-inch "Ryukyu" from Tropic Night Records, as well as
instrumentals such as Latin big band jazz by Naoaki Misato and Tokyo Cuban Boys.
This compilation includes Okinawa folk songs arranged in Jazz Funk, Crossover and Big Band Jazz, including works by Kiyoshi Yamaya, who was featured in Diggers Dozen (BBE) by DJ MURO, also known as the King of Diggin', and Wamono Groove: Shakuhachi & Koto Jazz Funk 1976 (180g) . This is the latest release in the Ryukyu Rare Groove series, which was released in 2003 and caused a stir. Track listing: (Side A) 1. Asatoya Yunta / Mitsuhashi Takafu, Yamaya Kiyoshi 2. Tanicha Mae / Yonekawa Toshiko, Yamaya Kiyoshi 3. Ryukyu Miyabi (Part 2) / Yamaya Kiyoshi 4. Ryukyu Miyabi (Part 3) / Yamaya Kiyoshi 5. Ryukyu Miyabi (Part 4) / Yamaya Kiyoshi 6. Seibumonbushi, Asatoya Yunta, Tanicha Mae / Yamaya Kiyoshi (Side B) 1. Tanicha Mae Bushi / Misato Naoteru and the Tokyo Cuban Boys 2. Hatoma Bushi / Misato Naoteru and the Tokyo Cuban Boys 3. Asatoya Yunta / Muraoka Minoru 4. Ryukyu Sky / Yamaya Kiyoshi 5. Ryukyu Festival (Part 1) / Yamaya Kiyoshi 6. Tanicha Mae / Mitsuhashi Takafu, Yamaya Kiyoshi
