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AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net 5 weeks agoRecommendations? Not even limited to J-jazz — I used to do a lot more active music searching and I’m trying to get back into that, part of which involves asking random people who like different music than I do for recs
childOfMagenta@lemm.ee 5 weeks ago
Trainguyrom@reddthat.com 5 weeks ago
If you want something a bit different, Gypsy Jazz is really fun. Kinda a jazzy swing sound with a touch of bluegrass/americana mixed in.
My dad’s super big into it but the band I always remember is Harmonious Wail
potustheplant@feddit.nl 5 weeks ago
Give Takanaka a try.
butyl@sh.itjust.works 5 weeks ago
Ryo Fukui
The Album “Scenery” is a ride. I don’t know much about the genre/scene tbh, but this album cuts through whatever I’m experiencing at the time. It really feels like unfettered expression, and it sounds really pretty.
Also, the dude was insane on the keys. How the hell someone’s hands can do half of that stuff is beyond me.
dominotheory@midwest.social 5 weeks ago
Not the person you responded to, but I got super into Haruomi Hosono last year. Sort of 70’s Japanese electronic jazz. Hosono House and Paraiso are great albums. He also contributed to Pacific, and it’s a great jumping off point for all the other artists on that record.
Cornelius is another really fun Japanese electro band, found them on an old episode of Yo Gabba Gabba.
Quite unrelated, but if you’re into hip hop Mr Giscard was a fun find for me. It’s in French, which I don’t speak, so can’t speak to the lyrical content, but it’s a fun listen. Similarly, Lous and the Yakuza, this time in German.
Happy listening!
comfortablydumb@lemmy.ml 5 weeks ago
Satellite Lovers was a nice band. Their music sounds so carefree.
Hr24@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
I’m not very knowledgeable on J-Jazz, but BBE records has a bunch of compilations and re-releases. I really enjoyed this comp by DJ Muro.
sushibowl@feddit.nl 5 weeks ago
I’m not a huge Japanese jazz aficionado, but this is some stuff I’ve found over the years and enjoyed: