Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Head Rock [Nipponophone]

• Pressed on transparent red vinyl
• In a gatefold sleeve
• With obi strip
• Extensive liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds / Deep Jazz Reality) in Japanese with English translation
• Originally released in 1970

A heretical masterpiece with an overwhelming presence in the history of Japanese jazz. Jiro Inagaki was one of the central figures in the development of jazz rock in Japan. Questioning the existing jazz of his era, Inagaki took a decisive turn towards jazz rock with this album recorded in 1970. From the opening track, “The Vamp,” to the closing “Head Rock,” Inagaki poured all his ideas and passion into this jazz rock record that doesn't give a single break.