Keiko Amae
Dancing Gold
Better Days (Japan) 1982
YF-7050-BD (LP) w/insert.
sleeve : VG+(RW, some wear on edge and corner.)
media : EX+/EX+(some slightly noises.)
This album was released in 1982 by Japanese jazz harp player Keiko Amae under the Better Days label, a subsidiary of Nippon Columbia. The album is fully produced by Riki Ueda of Power Station, who is known for leaving behind numerous Japanese jazz-funk classics. It features support from renowned jazz musicians associated with Better Days, such as Haruo Sōdai (drums), Kiyoshi Sugimoto (guitar), Kazuya Sugimoto (bass), Takashi Asahi (flute), and Tatsuji Yokoyama (percussion). Notable tracks include A4, a groovy yet elegant and mellow cover of Stevie Wonder's classic, featured only on the vinyl edition of the Better Days compilation More Better Days: Funky & Mellow. Additionally, B3 is a cover of Minnie Riperton's iconic song, and B6 is another Stevie Wonder cover. The album offers a soothing and beautiful sound, blending the delicate and graceful tones and melodies of the harp with groovy and lounge-style jazz.
A4: Rocket Love
B3: Lovin’ You