{"product_id":"takanaka-masayoshi-natsu-zen-kai","title":"Takanaka, Masayoshi - Natsu Zen Kai","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrating the 50th anniversary of his solo debut, beloved titles from Japanese superstar guitarist \u003cstrong\u003eMasayoshi Takanaka's\u003c\/strong\u003e Kitty Years are newly remastered as part of this special release of Summer Kingdom. A key figure in the global resurgence of Japanese fusion, Takanaka continues to win new fans across Japan, Europe, and North America. Remastered from the original master tapes using high‑resolution audio and lacquer‑cut at Abbey Road Studios in London by acclaimed engineer Alex Wharton, this edition delivers exceptional clarity and warmth. Originally released on July 10, 1984, the album opens with an invitation to escape the heat and immediately immerses the listener in a tropical, sun‑drenched world, from reggae‑infused grooves to Latin and funk‑driven highlights such as \"CUBAN HEELS\" and \"DANCING TO CAT GUITAR.\" This 50th anniversary pressing is presented on 180g Clear Deep Blue vinyl, expanding the visual impact of the original jacket artwork while offering the definitive listening experience.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Youkoso Natsu No Oukoku E (Welcome to Club Tropicalypso)\u003cbr\u003e2 Paradizzy\u003cbr\u003e3 Eyelands\u003cbr\u003e4 Cuban Heels\u003cbr\u003e5 Daikoukai Jidai (A Letter to the Great Khan)\u003cbr\u003e6 Dancing to Cat Guitar\u003cbr\u003e7 Summertime Blues\u003cbr\u003e8 Return Aceneptuneoyasumi\u003cbr\u003e9 Neptune\u003cbr\u003e10 Oyasumi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49700457611402,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/4955\/9434\/files\/6638465-5b3a419cdddf45d98d8e1ec63ac3daf0.jpg?v=1783540785","url":"https:\/\/afkbooksandrecords.com\/products\/takanaka-masayoshi-natsu-zen-kai","provider":"AFK Books \u0026 Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}