Hiroshima - Hiroshima & Odori
Hiroshima  1: LION DANCE (Kuramoto) 2: ROOMFUL OF MIRRORS (Kuramoto) 3: KOKORO (Iwataki) 4: LONG TIME LOVE (Kuramoto; Hata) 5: DA-DA (Kuramoto; Hata) 6: NEVER, EVER (Kuramoto; Hata) 7: HOLIDAYS (Kuramoto; Acuna) 8: TAIKO SONG (Kuramoto)  Odori  9: CRUISIN’ J-TOWN (D & J Kuramoto; Kusumoto; Hata) 10: ODORI (D & J Kuramoto; Kusumoto; Tsukamoto; Hata; Mori; Acuna) 11: ECHOES (D Kuramoto; Hata) 12: WINDS OF CHANGE HENKA NO NAGARE (D Kuramoto; Matsumura; Mathews) 13: WARRIORS (D Kuramoto; Hata; Mathews) 14: SHINTO (D Kuramoto) 15: ALL I WANT (D Kuramoto) 16: FORTUNE TELLER (D Kuramoto)  Formed in Los Angeles in 1974, the Hiroshima group forged its reputation as an eclectic band incorporating elements of R&B, soul, pop and jazz but with the distinctive sound of the koto and the spirit of Japan at its core. Flautist-saxophonist-composer Dan Kuramoto, a third-generation Japanese American born and raised in East Los Angeles, and June Kuramoto, one of the world’s leading koto players, have always been Hiroshima’s driving, creative force. Under their leadership the band secured a deal with the Arista label in 1979, which resulted in two albums – Hiroshima (1979) and Odori (1980) – that have since become classics of the jazz-funk/crossover genre, and are compiled here for your listening pleasure. Wayne Henderson, formerly of jazz-funk group The Crusaders, produced both albums. A man with the Midas touch, he had also masterminded a string of successful albums for artists including Side Effect, Caldera, Bobby Lyle, Pleasure, Gabor Szabo and Ronnie Laws. And in the 21st century this beautiful, thought-provoking music remains as evocative as ever. Remastered directly from the original stereo analogue tapes. Includes an eight-page booklet with a lengthy essay detailing the history of the band as well as a discussion of the music itself.
Hiroshima  (Artist)    Format: Audio CD
{"Manufacturer": "Vocalion Ltd", "Date First Available": "November 30, 2015", "Label": "Vocalion Ltd"}