上海バンスキング – 吉田日出子 – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Shanghai バンスキング is more than an album—it’s a portal to a smoky, jazz-soaked cabaret in 1930s Shanghai, beautifully brought to life by Yoshida Hideko’s expressive vocals. Rooted in the celebrated Japanese stage production, this recording captures the era’s cosmopolitan spirit, where East met West in a swirl of melodies, longing, and resilience. Hideko’s interpretations, accompanied by a tight ensemble, evoke both the glamour and the bittersweet undercurrent of a city in cultural flux. One hears echoes of vintage jazz and early Hollywood, yet there’s a uniquely Japanese theatrical sensibility at play, giving each track a narrative depth seldom found in stage musicals. For fans of vinyl who crave albums with a story, this is a rare treasure: it’s a testament to the cross-cultural creativity of Japanese musical theater and a loving homage to a vanished world. The arrangements shimmer with period authenticity, but Hideko’s delivery ensures the emotions feel fresh and immediate. Shanghai バンスキング rewards repeated listening—each spin reveals new textures and details, making it an essential addition for collectors who appreciate music that bridges continents and eras.

Track List:
A1 – ウエルカム上海 –
A2 – 月光価千金 = Get Out & Get Under The Moon –
A3 – スウィート・ジェニー・リー = Sweet Jenie Lee –
A4 – セントルイス・ブルース = St. Louis Blues –
A5 – サイド・バイ・サイド = Side By Side –
A6 – ダイナ = Dinah –
A7 – 貴方とならば = I’m Following You –
B1 – 上海リル = Shanghai Lil –
B2 – レイジー・ボーンズ = Lazy Bones –
B3 – リンゴの木の下で = In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree –
B4 – 海行かば ~ 幻想 –
B5 – スィング・スィング・スィング = Sing Sing Sing –
B6 – ウエルカム上海 –