{"product_id":"masayoshi-takanaka-brasilian-skies","title":"Masayoshi Takanaka – Brasilian Skies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order. Release date 20th November 2026. Shipping from End November 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eMasayoshi Takanaka – Brasilian Skies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the defining works in the Japanese jazz fusion guitarist’s catalogue, originally released in 1978 and widely regarded as a cornerstone of the genre. Blending Latin rhythms, jazz improvisation and a sun-soaked pop sensibility, the album captures Takanaka at his most adventurous and melodic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eRecorded across Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro and Japan, the album reflects a global, free-spirited approach to music-making. Brazilian influences run throughout, from the vibrant groove of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eBeleza Pula\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the playful and inventive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eStar Wars Samba\u003c\/em\u003e, while\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eDisco “B”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estands out as a fan-favourite with its infectious rhythm and feel-good energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eThe album also features contributions from legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, whose keyboard and string arrangements add further depth and texture to the recordings. The result is a richly layered sound that moves effortlessly between jazz, funk and Latin fusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eThis limited 180g pressing on clear sky-blue vinyl adds strong collector appeal, especially with only 75 copies available. For fans of jazz fusion, city pop and groove-driven instrumental music,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eBrasilian Skies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eremains an essential and highly sought-after release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeleza Pula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrasilian Skies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Remember Clifford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar Wars Samba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisco B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunky Holo Holo Bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIzu Amanatsu Nattou Uri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"450\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 660px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.music.apple.com\/gb\/album\/brasilian-skies\/1444076539\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lasgo","offers":[{"title":"1LP Clear Sky Blue Vinyl","offer_id":56492651315540,"sku":"UPJY-9509","price":41.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/3860\/0020\/files\/brasilianskies10195.jpg?v=1784288771","url":"https:\/\/www.realgrooverecords.co.uk\/products\/masayoshi-takanaka-brasilian-skies","provider":"Real Groove Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}