Jun Fukamachi’s 'Live' with The New York All Stars is more than a concert recording—it’s a rare document of transpacific collaboration at its creative peak. Captured in 1980, this performance drops listeners right into a jazz crucible, where Fukamachi—already an electronic pioneer in Japan—sparks kinetic dialogue with an all-star cast of New York’s finest session players. You’ll hear not just technical mastery, but bold improvisational leaps and a palpable sense of discovery as East meets West in real time. The setlist traverses noir-ish ballads, uptempo funk, and atmospheric explorations, showcasing Fukamachi’s signature blend of lyrical piano lines and cutting-edge synth textures. Each track is a showcase for virtuosity, but also for collective risk-taking—there’s a sense of musicians pushing each other to new heights, in the moment. For vinyl collectors and jazz aficionados alike, this LP is a portal to a unique musical crossroads. It’s a must-own for those who appreciate when live jazz goes off-script and something utterly new is born.
Track List:
A1 - Rocks - 6:27
A2 - Sara Smile - 11:53
A3 - Virginia Sunday - 4:45
B1 - Inside Out - 6:00
B2 - I'm Sorry - 10:50
C1 - Dance Of Paranoia Op. 2 - 8:49
C2 - Gypsy Jello - 5:58
C3 - Jack Knife - 5:33
D1 - Love Play - 15:31