Masayoshi Takanaka - Masayoshi Takanaka Ⅱ (Original)

Includes the dreamy Brasilian Skies and the playful Ready to Fly.

Released in 1977, Masayoshi Takanaka II is the guitarist’s second solo album and a showcase of his growing ambition and musical range. Blending smooth jazz, funk, and tropical fusion, the album features collaborations with international musicians such as Lee Ritenour and Patrice Rushen. From the breezy elegance of Brasilian Skies to the samba-inspired Star Wars Samba and the upbeat closer Ready to Fly, this record reflects Takanaka’s colorful vision and genre-defying artistry.

Vinyl: VG+

Sleeve: VG

Side A

Side B

With Masayoshi Takanaka II, the guitarist established his signature sound—fusing global influences with a distinctly Japanese pop sensibility. The album captures the vibrant energy of the late ’70s fusion era, all while hinting at the City Pop aesthetic he would later help define. A must-have for fans of jazz-funk, tropical grooves, and boundary-pushing guitar work.

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