Katsutoshi Morizono “Bad Anima”

This was introduced in the first edition of the guidebook "obscure sound”. It is the masterpiece solo album released in 1978 by the Japanese guitarist Katsutoshi Morizono, who debuted as a member of the progressive rock band Four Units and has since contributed to Prism and Tatsuro Yamashita's Creation. Morizono has left numerous works both as a solo artist and through his involvement in various projects. The album features renowned session musicians such as Tetsu Nakamura and Shuichi Murakami, showcasing a blend of bluesy crossover/fusion and jazz-rock. Standout tracks include James Vincent's cover "B2," crafted into an urban mellow groove with a restrained sophistication, and Booker T. Jones's cover "B3," both demonstrating exceptional arrangements and performances.


B2: Space Traveller