Takanaka (album)
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| Takanaka | ||||
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![Blue background with Takanaka taking a large step in a red suit with guitar in hand](#/media/File:"Takanaka"_1977_Cover.jpg) | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 5, 1977 | |||
| Recorded | 1977 | |||
| Studio | Polydor Studio, Tokyo | |||
| Genre | Jazz Fusion, Jazz-Funk | |||
| Length | 39:41 | |||
| Label | Kitty Records | |||
| Producer | Masayoshi Takanaka | |||
| Masayoshi Takanaka chronology | ||||
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Takanaka is the second studio album by Japanese musician, producer and composer Masayoshi Takanaka, released by Kitty Records in March 1977[1]. The album sees performances from Rey Ohara (former Sadistic Mika Band co-member), Jun Fukamachi, Shigeru Inoue, and Chris Mosdell.[2] The Album was Recorded and Mixed at Polydor Studio, Tokyo.[3]
The song "Ready to Fly" was performed by Takanaka while a member of the Sadistics.[4]
"Ready To Fly" remains a staple of his live performances[5] and is one of his most well known and highly praised songs[6]
The photograph on the cover was influenced by Chuck Berry.[7]
All music is composed by Masayoshi Takanaka, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Summer Breeze" | Machiko Ryu | 4:54 | |
| 2. | "Mambo No. 5 (Disco Dango)" | Chris Mosdell | Pérez Prado | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Sweet Agnes" | Tan Tan | 4:38 | |
| 4. | "Mambo Magic" | Mosdell | 6:01 |
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. | "I Remember You" | 5:26 | |
| 6. | "Gascon Cocktail" | 3:42 | |
| 7. | "Ready To Fly" | 6:56 | |
| 8. | "April Wave" | Takao Kisugi | 3:59 |
| Total length: | 39:36 | ||
Personnel
Credits and personnel adapted from liner notes[8]
Additional Personnel and Production
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