Watarase

Wewantsounds is delighted to announce the reissue of Fumio Itabashi's highly sought-after album Watarase, hailed as one of the great Japanese jazz albums. The album features Itabashi on solo piano, playing an inspired mix of standards and originals.

Recorded in 1981 for Denon and released in Japan the following year, Watarase has since reached cult status among international jazz connoisseurs. This is thanks to Itabashi's inventive piano playing and the cult title track, a superb lyrical spiritual composition.

Newly remastered by Nippon Columbia using their ORT mastering technology, the album reissue features original artwork. It also includes a 2-page insert with a new introduction by Paul Bowler.