Norio Maeda Trio - (PRESALE 11/6/26) Alpha Ray (VINYL LP) | NEW
Norio Maeda Trio - (PRESALE 11/6/26) Alpha Ray (VINYL LP) | NEW
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NORIO MAEDA TRIO - ALPHA RAY [LP] (JAPANESE IMPORT)
Artist: Norio Maeda Trio
Title: Alpha Ray
Product Tagline: Japanese import
Format: LP
Label: Nipponophone
Barcode: 4549767376813
Catalog #: COJY-9600
Genre: Jazz
Release Date: 11/6/2026
Weight (lbs): 0.5
Description
A torrent of brilliance released from the fingertips. The art of the piano trio by a giant of arrangement.
In 1968, Norio Maeda, the genius arranger once described as being able to “write different scores with his right and left hands at the same time,” welcomed his close musical allies Takeshi Inomata and Tatsuro Takimoto and took on the piano head-on in his first piano trio work as a pianist. This album brings together the refined melodies of the new mainstream style that led the jazz scene at the time, experimental elements using prepared piano, and even a strikingly inventive recording approach in which as many as seven microphones were placed inside the piano. With the outstanding structural power of a composer and arranger and the sharp instincts of a performer woven together at a high level, this is an important work that deserves to be engraved in the history of Japanese jazz.
Tracklist
Side A
01. Alpha Ray
02. Bye Bye Blackbird
03. Maria
04. Fifth Column
Side B
01. Slobber
02. Star Eyes
03. Infinite
Recorded on October 3, 1968 at Teichiku Kaikan Studio
Norio Maeda (Piano)
Tatsuro Takimoto (Bass)
Takeshi Inomata (Drums)
- Condition: NEW
- Format: Vinyl
- Internal ID: 4549767376813
- Genre: JAZZ
- Label: Nipponophone
- Catalog Number: COJY-9600
- Format Type: LP
- Released: 11/6/2026
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.
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Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
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- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
