Safari: Safari (180g, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP
"Safari was a jazz-fusion unit led by keyboardist Toshiyuki Daitoku, who had recorded with the likes of George Otsuka and Mukai Shigeru, and Gregg Lee, a Californian who had previously played in fusion bands such as Caldera and Native Son. Their eponymous debut album ended up being the bandās sole release. It included the track āSafariā, which was used as the signal song for a sports program on Fuji TV at the time. Released in 1984, the album itself is a hidden gem of AOR / jazz-fusion, showcasing mellow grooves and lush vocal harmonies. Standout tunes include the funky āThe Morning Afterā, replete with the buoyant poolside vibes of midsummer, the Latin funk number āBrass Monkeyā, and the mellow funk of āAll Right in The Night'. Aside from of this album, Safari recorded a number of BGM tracks for the for the same label before disbanding. While this might explain the lack of due recognition for the band, more recently they have attracted a following among DJs and fans of the newly ascendant City Pop / Mellow Groove genres. After a steady stream of requests from them, the long-awaited reissue is finally here!" - Beatball Music
- first-ever vinyl reissue of 1984 Japanese AOR / fusion rarity
- 180g 'seaside blue' colored vinyl
- housed in old-school style tip-on sleeve w/ obi strip
- limited edition
- original release year: 1984
- music label:Ā Beatball Music 2024
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Safari: Safari (180g, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP
"Safari was a jazz-fusion unit led by keyboardist Toshiyuki Daitoku, who had recorded with the likes of George Otsuka and Mukai Shigeru, and Gregg Lee, a Californian who had previously played in fusion bands such as Caldera and Native Son. Their eponymous debut album ended up being the bandās sole release. It included the track āSafariā, which was used as the signal song for a sports program on Fuji TV at the time. Released in 1984, the album itself is a hidden gem of AOR / jazz-fusion, showcasing mellow grooves and lush vocal harmonies. Standout tunes include the funky āThe Morning Afterā, replete with the buoyant poolside vibes of midsummer, the Latin funk number āBrass Monkeyā, and the mellow funk of āAll Right in The Night'. Aside from of this album, Safari recorded a number of BGM tracks for the for the same label before disbanding. While this might explain the lack of due recognition for the band, more recently they have attracted a following among DJs and fans of the newly ascendant City Pop / Mellow Groove genres. After a steady stream of requests from them, the long-awaited reissue is finally here!" - Beatball Music
- first-ever vinyl reissue of 1984 Japanese AOR / fusion rarity
- 180g 'seaside blue' colored vinyl
- housed in old-school style tip-on sleeve w/ obi strip
- limited edition
- original release year: 1984
- music label:Ā Beatball Music 2024
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"Safari was a jazz-fusion unit led by keyboardist Toshiyuki Daitoku, who had recorded with the likes of George Otsuka and Mukai Shigeru, and Gregg Lee, a Californian who had previously played in fusion bands such as Caldera and Native Son. Their eponymous debut album ended up being the bandās sole release. It included the track āSafariā, which was used as the signal song for a sports program on Fuji TV at the time. Released in 1984, the album itself is a hidden gem of AOR / jazz-fusion, showcasing mellow grooves and lush vocal harmonies. Standout tunes include the funky āThe Morning Afterā, replete with the buoyant poolside vibes of midsummer, the Latin funk number āBrass Monkeyā, and the mellow funk of āAll Right in The Night'. Aside from of this album, Safari recorded a number of BGM tracks for the for the same label before disbanding. While this might explain the lack of due recognition for the band, more recently they have attracted a following among DJs and fans of the newly ascendant City Pop / Mellow Groove genres. After a steady stream of requests from them, the long-awaited reissue is finally here!" - Beatball Music
- first-ever vinyl reissue of 1984 Japanese AOR / fusion rarity
- 180g 'seaside blue' colored vinyl
- housed in old-school style tip-on sleeve w/ obi strip
- limited edition
- original release year: 1984
- music label:Ā Beatball Music 2024
