Natsu Zen Kai

Released in 1984, Natsu Zen Kai captures Japanese guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka at his most colourful and exuberant. Blending jazz fusion, funk, pop and Latin-inspired rhythms, the album is packed with dazzling guitar work, bright synthesizers and infectious melodies. From the tropical pulse of “Cuban Heels” to the playful energy of “Dancing to Cat Guitar,” Natsu Zen Kai is a sun-soaked celebration of Takanaka’s unmistakably joyful sound.