Touch - The Sublime Sound Of Yuji Ohno

Wewantsounds is delighted to announce the release of Touch, a selection of sought-after tracks produced by Yuji Ohno, one of the most revered producers and arrangers on the Nippon music scene. His blend of Jazz, Space Funk and Disco have long been highly sought-after by DJs around the world and Wewantsounds been given unique access to the Nippon Columbia vaults and to Mr. Ohno himself to come with a versatile selection from his 70s body of work, all bearing his uniquely recognisable sound. The set includes works with singers Nanako Sato, Hatsumi Shibata and Ken Tanaka alongside tracks from his cult anime soundtracks for "Lupin III" and "Captain Future." Approved by Yuji Ohno himself, "Touch" was remastered in Tokyo by Nippon Columbia and features liner notes by Nick Luscombe in conversation with the maestro and artwork by Optigram's Manuel Sepulveda.

Side 1

1.      Nanako Sato - Subterranean Futari Botchi  1977

2.      You & The Explosion Band – Silhouette  1978

3.      Hatsumi Shibata - I Wish You Love  1977

4.      Yuji ohno & Galaxy - Kirameku Inner Space  1979

5.      Ann Young & Yuji Ohno Trio - Speak Low  1975

Side 2

1.      Ken Tanaka - Lilac-gai no Aki  1978

2.      Mieko Hirota - I Want To Be Happy  1973

3.      Electric Keyboard Orchestra - The Soaring Seagull  1975

4.      Hatsumi Shibata - Mouichido Kikasete  1975