Two years after "Introducing," Jun Fukamachi returned with the second installment in Toshiba EMI's acclaimed "Pro Use Series." Originally released in 1977, this remarkable recording is now reissued on Clear Green Vinyl.

Artist：Jun Fukamachi
Title：Second Phase[Clear Green Vinyl]
Format：LP
CAT#：PROT-7452
Barcode：4988031899113
Price：$60
Label：Universal Music
Japan Release Date：December 5th, 2026

 
Alongside returning rhythm section members Shuichi "Ponta" Murakami (drums) and Rei Ohara (bass), percussionist Nobu Saito joins the lineup, adding even greater rhythmic depth and power. Fukamachi continues to explore the possibilities of analog synthesizers, while guitarist Kenji Omura engages in exhilarating solo exchanges with the keyboardist on standout tracks such as "Left Handed Woman." Elsewhere, the playful and adventurous "Take It Easy, Mr. King Kong" incorporates talk box effects, showcasing the album's broader sonic palette. More polished, more accessible, and more thrilling than its predecessor, this is a sophisticated fusion classic from one of Japan's pioneering innovators.

Tracklist:
SIDE A
A1. Ave Maria
A2. Left-Handed Woman
A3. Fly Up! Superman

SIDE B
B1. Take It Easy, Mr. King Kong
B2. Plastic Echelon
B3. Stick Freighter
B4. It's a Game