{"product_id":"cat","title":"Cat","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe Release Jazz is ecstatic to announce the official reissue of \u003cem\u003eHiroshi Suzuki\u003c\/em\u003e's glorious jazz-fusion-funk holy grail \u003cem\u003eCat\u003c\/em\u003e (originally released in 1976), sourced from the original masters and available on limited edition 180 gram vinyl mastered at half speed for full audiophile sound, as well as on digipack CD. Both versions come with liner notes by Teruo Isono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrated in jazz collectors circles, in the lofi beat scene, and among music diggers around the world, \u003cem\u003eCat\u003c\/em\u003e has become one of the most sought-after Japanese jazz albums of all time and, much like \u003cem\u003eRyo Fukui\u003c\/em\u003e's \u003cem\u003eScenery\u003c\/em\u003e, has fascinated old and young generations alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCat\u003c\/em\u003e was recorded in October 1975 at Nippon Columbia Studio, while \u003cstrong\u003eHiroshi Suzuki\u003c\/strong\u003e was visiting his home country of Japan after moving to Las Vegas in 1971 to play with \u003cstrong\u003eBuddy Rich\u003c\/strong\u003e and perfect his craft. Back on his old stomping grounds, the man known as Neko (Cat) immediately reunited with his dear friends for an epic two-day session of groove magic. The chemistry was still intact. The skills and style had grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result, \u003cem\u003eCat\u003c\/em\u003e, is a smooth masterpiece, a deep and soulful affair where stunning trombone solos by \u003cstrong\u003eHiroshi Suzuki\u003c\/strong\u003e flirt with \u003cstrong\u003eTakeru Muraoka\u003c\/strong\u003e's heavenly saxophone and the sensual rhythm section of \u003cstrong\u003eHiromasa Suzuki\u003c\/strong\u003e (keyboards), \u003cstrong\u003eKunimitsu Inaba\u003c\/strong\u003e (bass), and \u003cstrong\u003eAkira Ishikawa\u003c\/strong\u003e (drums).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"We Release Jazz","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50409239871819,"sku":"1121189","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50409240396107,"sku":"1121190","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a5e16885-c2cb-4a9c-804b-6791bb1ece3e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726611936","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/cat","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}