Journey to Air

Terumasa Hino is a representative Japanese trumpet player, his very special 4 records from the earlier catalogues are finally reissued for the very first time! These 4 records reissued for the first time, with so rare and rich contents from 1970’s Japanese Jazz which is gathering attention globally, were released on Terumasa Hino private label Love Records and distributed by Japanese major label. Representing Ode to Workman from J Jazz : Deep Modern Jazz From Japan 1969-1984 released on BBE, in his session with local N.Y. musicians, these 4 records are so important pieces in 1970’s independent Jazz ! In 1970, after breaking up his legendary quintet band, Terumasa Hino moved his base to U.S. This record shows his great effort in his long-term session with the local musicians, and is very important to know Jazz scene in New York at that time. With Steve Grossman, Dave Liebman, and Dave Holland, Terumasa Hino produced avant-garde and creative sound that is one and only in the world.