The album by the Japanese trombonist from 1976 enjoys an almost cult-like status among collectors of jazz rarities. Because it had already been such a great success upon release. Which is half not true. Because even in Japan, it was only a reissue a few years ago that brought it to greater attention. Which again is because of the great quality of this album.

Tracklist:

Shrimp Dance (6:59)
Kuro To Shiro (11:40)
Walk Tall (10:10)
Cat (5:22)
Romance (5:48)

180 gram vinyl, half speed mastered; heavy sleeve with obi and gold ink. We Release Jazz announce the official reissue ofHiroshi Suzuki‘sCat, a glorious jazz-fusion-funk holy grail originally released in 1976.Catwas recorded in October 1975 at Nippon Columbia Studio, while Hiroshi Suzuki was visiting his home country of Japan after moving to Las Vegas in 1971 to play withBuddy Richand perfect his craft. Back on his old stomping grounds, the man known asNeko(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. The result,Cat, is a smooth masterpiece, a deep and soulful affair where stunning trombone solos by Hiroshi Suzuki flirt withTakeru Muraoka‘s heavenly saxophone and the sensual rhythm section ofHiromasa Suzuki(keyboards),Kunimitsu Inaba(bass), andAkira Ishikawa(drums). Celebrated in jazz collectors circles, in the lo-fi beat scene, and among music diggers around the world,Cathas become one of the most sought-after Japanese jazz albums of all time and, much likeRyo Fukui‘sScenery, has fascinated old and young generations alike. Sourced from the original masters. Liner notes byTeruo Isono.

Tracklist

1. Shrimp Dance
2. Kuro To Shiro
3. Walk Tall
4. Cat
5. Romance