Akira Miyazawa - Yamame Akira Miyazawa

This is the debut leader album by Akira Miyazawa, widely regarded as one of the greatest tenor saxophonists in the history of Japanese jazz.

The record features an exceptional lineup of musicians, including Sadao Watanabe on alto saxophone and flute, Akira Nakano on trumpet and trombone, Takeshi Inomata on drums and Masahiko Sato on piano.

Without question, the album stands as one of the most important recordings in the history of Japanese modern jazz. Its title also reflects Miyazawa’s lifelong love of fishing, with the sleeve artwork depicting him casting a fishing line — a fitting image for a musician whose playing carried both patience and precision.