筒井康隆文明 – 筒井康隆*, 山下洋輔トリオ* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

‘筒井康隆文明’ is a singular intersection of literature and jazz, uniting the sharp wit of renowned Japanese novelist Yasutaka Tsutsui (筒井康隆) with the fearless improvisational spirit of the Yosuke Yamashita Trio (山下洋輔トリオ). This 1975 release stands as a testament to a moment when artistic boundaries in Japan were dissolving, and new forms of expression flourished. Tsutsui’s spoken word—alternately sardonic and surreal—threads through Yamashita’s piano, Akira Sakata’s reeds, and Takeo Moriyama’s percussion, conjuring a soundscape where jazz’s unpredictability meets the avant-garde pulse of 1970s Tokyo. The album is more than a curiosity; it’s a document of creative risk-taking, capturing the restless energy of a culture in flux. For collectors and listeners alike, this record offers an immersive journey into a unique collaboration—one that challenges conventions and rewards attentive ears with its daring interplay of language and sound. Owning this album is owning a piece of Japanese artistic history, where jazz and literature merge to spark something entirely new.

Track List:
A – バブリング創世記 – 19:03
B – 寝る方法 – 23:27