Live In Japan - SXL (2) - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

SXL’s 'Live In Japan' is more than a concert recording—it’s a rare, exhilarating document of boundary-pushing jazz artists at the height of their powers. Captured in 1987, this session finds Bill Laswell, Aïyb Dieng, and percussion maestro Ryuichi Sakamoto (among others) weaving an astonishing tapestry of jazz improvisation, global rhythms, and downtown New York attitude. Each track brims with spontaneous invention; you hear musicians in absolute dialogue, pushing each other into uncharted territory. The interplay between traditional jazz instrumentation and electronic textures keeps you on your toes—this is jazz as a living, breathing organism, never content to rest on convention. For collectors, 'Live In Japan' is a snapshot of a unique ensemble that only existed for a blink in time, making it an essential artifact for anyone fascinated by the cross-pollination of genres in the late 20th century. Every listen reveals new layers, from propulsive basslines to shimmering percussion, all recorded with the warmth that only a live vinyl pressing can deliver. If you value jazz that’s adventurous yet deeply musical, this album absolutely belongs on your shelf. Track List: A1 - Arambam - A2 - Clouds, Wind, Rain, Thunder And Lightning - - SXL Exorcism - B1a - Kut Kua Ri - B1b - Taung Tauk K'ung (Including Juice) - - - - B2 - Madivu -