{"product_id":"akira-ishikawa-count-buffalo-latin-beats-dynamic-latin-exotic-sound","title":"AKIRA ISHIKAWA \u0026 COUNT BUFFALO LATIN BEATS Dynamic Latin Exotic Sound","description":"\u003cp\u003eAKIRA ISHIKAWA \u0026amp; COUNT BUFFALO LATIN BEATS Dynamic Latin Exotic Sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreorder expected March 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__selling-points fw-demi xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Release-Detail\" class=\"acordion_description xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-wrap flex-lg-nowrap xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__info-description product__info-description--full product__info-description--open xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section_height xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-description xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-description-complete xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__selling-points fw-demi xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressed on yellow vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObi strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooted in indigenous rhythms of Latin America, from Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, and Puerto Rico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Release-Detail\" class=\"acordion_description xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-wrap flex-lg-nowrap xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__info-description product__info-description--full product__info-description--open xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section_title\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section_title\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rare jazz-rock album that brings together the fiery energy of Latin music, the improvisation of jazz, and the raw impulse of rock, embracing a rich array of musical elements.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section_height xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-description xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-description-complete xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the heat of Latin music, the spontaneity of jazz, and the drive of rock collide. A truly unique jazz-rock album that embraces a rich spectrum of musical influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the indigenous rhythms of Latin America, from Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, and Puerto Rico, these grooves are boldly reimagined by Akira Ishikawa \u0026amp; Count Buffalos alongside Naoya Matsuoka, a pioneering force in Latin fusion. Throughout the album, a distinctly Japanese musical sensibility shines through, freely crossing over and transforming Latin beats with remarkable creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening track, “Taboo”, makes an immediate impact with its deep, low-slung bass line and overdriven guitar. On “O Barquinho”, Hammond organ and tenor saxophone intertwine in a vibrant dialogue, while “Watermelon Man” generates a singular groove through fuzz- and wah-infused guitar work. Meanwhile, “Historia de un Amor” is anchored by a lyrical piano melody and the steady pulse of cowbell-driven rhythms. Through Matsuoka’s diverse and imaginative arrangements, Latin beats continuously shift and evolve, revealing new colors and textures like a musical kaleidoscope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText by Kenjiro Tsutsumi (223 Music Lab.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist：AKIRA ISHIKAWA \u0026amp; COUNT BUFFALO LATIN BEATS\u003cbr\u003eTitle：Dynamic Latin Exotic Sound[Clear Yellow Vinyl]\u003cbr\u003eFormat：LP\u003cbr\u003eCAT#：PROT-7457\u003cbr\u003eBarcode：4988031929216\u003cbr\u003ePrice：$50\u003cbr\u003eLabel：UNIVERSAL MUSIC\u003cbr\u003eJapan Release Date：February 24th, 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Count Buffalos, led by Akira Ishikawa, and Naoya Matsuoka, a pioneer of Latin fusion, boldly rework indigenous rhythms rooted in Latin America, including those of Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, and Puerto Rico. Throughout the album, the distinctive sensibilities of Japanese musicians shine through in the free-flowing crossover of Latin beats.\u003cbr\u003eMatsuoka’s versatile arrangements continually transform these rhythms, revealing a kaleidoscope of musical expressions. Highlights include “Taboo,” which opens the album with a deep, weighty bassline and overdriven guitar; “O Barquiho,” where Hammond organ and tenor saxophone intertwine; “Watermelon Man,” whose fuzz- and wah-inflected guitar creates a distinctive groove; and “Historia De Un Amor,” built around a piano carrying the main melody and a beat marked by cowbell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText by Kenshiro Tsutsumi (223 Music Lab.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist:\u003cbr\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003e01. Taboo\u003cbr\u003e02. Guantanamera\u003cbr\u003e03. Quien Sera\u003cbr\u003e04. O Barquiho\u003cbr\u003e05. El Cumbanchero\u003cbr\u003e06. Bahia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003e01. Watermelon Man\u003cbr\u003e02. Frenesi\u003cbr\u003e03. Historia De Un Amor\u003cbr\u003e04. Babalu\u003cbr\u003e05. Angelitos Negros\u003cbr\u003e06. 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