Resort = リゾート – Native Son = ネイティブ・サン* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Native Son’s “Resort = リゾート” invites listeners to a sun-drenched realm where jazz meets the easygoing charm of coastal life. Released in the heart of the Japanese jazz fusion boom, this album is a vivid snapshot of the era’s inventive spirit. The group—featuring seasoned virtuosos—crafts each track with a remarkable balance of technical prowess and melodic accessibility, making the record approachable yet endlessly rewarding for deeper listening.

What sets “Resort” apart is its seamless blend of mellow grooves, shimmering synth textures, and nimble improvisation. The production, crisp and spacious, allows each instrument to breathe—especially the warm, expressive saxophone and inventive keyboard work. There’s a breezy, almost cinematic quality throughout, conjuring images of ocean vistas and twilight cityscapes. For collectors and newcomers alike, this album is more than a background listen; it’s a testament to a uniquely Japanese vision of jazz, where tradition and modernity intertwine.

Owning “Resort = リゾート” is both a nod to the golden age of Japanese fusion and a chance to experience the genre’s boundary-pushing creativity. This is an essential listen for anyone who values sophisticated, exploratory music that remains effortlessly cool.

Track List:
A1 – Bay Street Talkin’ = ペイ・ストリート・トーキン –
A2 – Nite Of Limbo = ナイト・オブ・リンボー –
A3 – Midnight Cruising = ミッドナイト・クルージング –
B1 – Caribbean Manatee = カリビアン・マナティー –
B2 – Fantasio Carioca = ファンタジア・カリオカ –
B3 – Under The Bahamian Moon = アンダー・ザ・パハミアン・ムーン –
B4 – Freepoint To Nassau = フリーポート・トゥ・ナッゾー –