Modern Jazz Highlights - Toshiyuki Miyama & The New Herd - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Modern Jazz Highlights by Toshiyuki Miyama & The New Herd is a revelation for anyone curious about the evolution of jazz beyond its American origins. Under Miyama’s visionary direction, The New Herd emerged as one of Japan’s most adventurous big bands, blending traditional jazz language with local sensibilities and a fearless approach to arrangement. This album is a showcase of their boundary-pushing ethos, layering intricate brass harmonies with unexpected rhythmic turns and an experimental spirit that was decades ahead of its time. Listening, you’ll hear echoes of swing and bebop, but also angular melodies and avant-garde textures that set The New Herd apart from their contemporaries. The performances are precise yet unrestrained, capturing the energy of a band that thrived on challenge and innovation. Collectors and jazz enthusiasts will appreciate how this album documents a pivotal era in Japanese jazz history—moments when global influences and homegrown talent collided to create something thrillingly original. For those seeking depth, sophistication, and a fresh perspective on big band jazz, Modern Jazz Highlights offers a compelling argument for making space on your turntable for Toshiyuki Miyama & The New Herd. Track List: A1 - Blues March For Europe No.1 - A2 - Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud - A3 - Moanin With Hazel - A4 - Blues De Memphis - A5 - The Man With The Golden Arm - A6 - Round Midnight - B1 - Melodie En Sous-Sol - B2 - I Remember Clifford - B3 - Laisons Dangereuses - B4 - Work Song - B5 - Un Temoin Dans La Ville - B6 - Night In Tunisia -