Best funk track ever, the improv trading sections between Marcus and Kazumi are pure magic and the main groove and its many variants just kick serious fusion all over this cut…I bought all the Mobo records when they came out and still prize them in my vinyl collection. Thanks for this digital post, it saves my records hahahaha!
Funkiest jam I've ever heard! The Bros. Johnson with several zeros at the end of it! Riddim twins Sly & Robbie stretching the boundaries of funk like a sweater two sizes too small! Omar and Marcus in the pocket too? When I bought this, no one I knew had this album or even heard of Kazumi. Thanx to your comments, I now know I'm not crazy to feel like I do about this record. I feel vindicated!
My first exposure to KW was in 1979 with To-Chi-Ka. It also coincided with my first visit to Japan. Fast forward to the MOBO series and the sound and textures have evolved. An underrated masterpiece. RIP Robbie Shakespeare ❤️
The track ‘Cokumo Island’ is one of my all time fusion favourites. My teenager son was listening to ‘Black Canal’ just the other day. Nothing to do with me.
I saw this tour w/ Robbie Shakespear in Dallas at Poor David's Pub. Sat 15 feet away from Kazumi and proceeded to forget everything I ever learned. One of my top 5 shows and I've seen 'em all. Cheers!
I also saw Kazumi in Dallas. I don't remember the name of the place. A small place in 'lower greenville". He had two shows and stayed for both. During the break I approached Kazumi to ask him what "mobo" meant. It means modern boy. Great show and an underrated, lesser known talent.
It's crazy how much musical talent is out there which most people are unaware of! Fortunately I was introduced to Kazumi Watanabe's music at a young age. Haven't seen/heard him live yet though. So many underrated musicians deserve to be heard by appreciative audiences. I once attended a performance of Sonny Sharrock at a club in Montreal not long before he passed away. There were maybe 40 or so people in the audience. A great show, but sad turnout for someone who's an icon in the jazz guitar field.
In the 1920's there was a fashion during Japanese young which was inspired by the western culture.Those young people were called "mobo" and "moga" which means modern boy and modern girl.
@@tsubasagoto Thank you, so interesting! And appropriate.I love Kuzumi, he pulls a thread through American guitarmusic history aand takes it to a mystical place.
One of my very favorites. For anyone wondering, this is track 2 on the Mobo II LP. It does not appear on Mobo 1 which is pictured here. The albums I have are the US records, though, and I wouldn't be surprised if there were big differences in the Japan releases. Both records are treasures.
It's Aug 27th, 2019... The MOBO music sounds the same as when I bought the ALBUM back in 1982-83 while living in SW Houston, TX... B&O turntable!! [For you young people] :-) Great concept two drummers, two guitars, one "Young Marcus Miller" bass player and the late and great Micheal Brecker on SAX!! I have the remastered CD version that NEVER leaves my house!!! "Armed Guards" Hey JazzSphere-thanks for the post!!! Peace
The early 80's in Houston, TX days!! I once had this ALBUM; I currently have the CD!!! I owned a Bang & Olufsen turntable back then.. Imagine two drummers, two bass players , horn players and Kazumi playing guitar player!! Props goes to a brother from KTSU in Houston, TX. [Texas Southern Radio Station] Mr Charles Porter was the General Manager!! ** If you are looking for the Mobo CD. Send a post-I will tell U where U can make the purchase.. Thanks and take care!
I first heard Kazumi on a Jazz radio station in Fort Pierce Florida in 1984 I believe.I saw him live a few years later at Nightstage in Cambridge Massachusetts.Incredible player.
It's been decades since I listened to KW. I just dialed him up out of the blue today, and holy hell! I enjoyed his Bruford/Berlin stuff, too, but this record is by far my favorite.
Im proud to say i was one of the few that saw him in Dallas Tx w/ simon Phillips and Jeff Berlin I believe, its been a while , anyway they made a statement that night . They blew away all your previous conceptions of what you thought the envelope was and then went and tromped on it . I had recently seen the jazz players of the day and was jaw dropped by him while working sound . I also remember he played a Steinberger and plugged straight into a half space rack of processing and into the board . I know b/c i was the house sound guy . And .. BTW the guitar tone was amazing , like eric johnson or those that spent hours setting up gtr rigs . I remember the Arc Angels were the worst prima donnas in those days. Kazumi and his band had no check set up and sounded like 'Yes" in the round or what you would think was a magic 'tune' for the board .
I remember the day I bought this record back in 1983. I had no idea what it would be...none. I put it on, and the coolest version of "Walk, Don't Run" I've ever heard in my life enveloped my living room. I instantly thought "Thank God! He's not just another limp-noodling, LA jazz scene, soulless and DULL as hell LA-ish player!" I was thrilled - I thought I had stumbled upon the future of fusion guitar. Alas, it was not to be...Kazumi has been seduced and neutered and hypnotized and has fallen asleep...like the rest of them. But we still have these 2 Magnificent albums!!!
Same here. In '84 whilst looking through the jazz bins at the record store I spotted Mobo l&ll. Had never heard of Kazumi but what the Hell, it looked interesting and I HAD heard of Robbie Shakespeare and Sly Dunbar. What an album! If Kazumi never put out another album these two would endure.
Glad I bought this back in the day! If you're looking for a treat listen to New York City-Miroslav Vitous:These albums will never leave my collection!!!
Love this music! Used to have a copy of the Mobo albums (miss them). It would be great to find these recordings on CD, or even a downloadable WAV file. I know I'd purchase them!
Thanks. I haven't looked for a long time... Only problem is I'm in Canada so I have to go to Amazon.ca, and they don't carry the same products. Anyway I'll check again. May have to order from Amazon Prime (which charges much more).... Thanks SO much for the heads up!
Hmm... just checked. They have Mobo, cost is anywhere from $46 to almost $300. It's ridiculous. I'm going to see if a friend who lives in the US can make some orders from Amazon.com on my behalf. It's bound to be less! I hope! :-P
That's crazy. Mobo I & II is selling as one CD in the US for 12 bucks used. Can you...ahem....find it on a torrent? ;-) I only have mobo splash on cd. I thought you can purchase from amazon US even if you live in CA. I buy stuff from amazon UK all the time.
+Pristine S. -Used to be able to buy from .com, but not for several years now. I contacted a friend who lives in the US to order the Mobo 1 & 2 for $12.53. He can bring it to me on his next visit or mail it to me. I could go through amazon prime.... but they also have different stock and prices, as well as duty and taxes if it crosses the border. I'm not computer savvy enough for exploring torrents. :/
Best funk track ever, the improv trading sections between Marcus and Kazumi are pure magic and the main groove and its many variants just kick serious fusion all over this cut…I bought all the Mobo records when they came out and still prize them in my vinyl collection. Thanks for this digital post, it saves my records hahahaha!
Funkiest jam I've ever heard! The Bros. Johnson with several zeros at the end of it! Riddim twins Sly & Robbie stretching the boundaries of funk like a sweater two sizes too small! Omar and Marcus in the pocket too? When I bought this, no one I knew had this album or even heard of Kazumi. Thanx to your comments, I now know I'm not crazy to feel like I do about this record. I feel vindicated!
Seriously among the top 3 jams I've ever heard.
I have armed guards protecting these MOBO LPs.
Heard this in 83 in college....changed my life!
My first exposure to KW was in 1979 with To-Chi-Ka. It also coincided with my first visit to Japan. Fast forward to the MOBO series and the sound and textures have evolved. An underrated masterpiece. RIP Robbie Shakespeare ❤️
The track ‘Cokumo Island’ is one of my all time fusion favourites. My teenager son was listening to ‘Black Canal’ just the other day. Nothing to do with me.
Heaven exists! And it was recorded in 1986. What a brilliant idea for a double-album! No more info. Listen, and do your homework. Enjoy!
This track is honestly unreal.
One of the greatest albums ever
I saw this tour w/ Robbie Shakespear in Dallas at Poor David's Pub. Sat 15 feet away from Kazumi and proceeded to forget everything I ever learned. One of my top 5 shows and I've seen 'em all. Cheers!
Wish I could see have seen that... And now Robbie Shakespeare has passed ! Amazing record indeed.
I also saw Kazumi in Dallas. I don't remember the name of the place. A small place in 'lower greenville". He had two shows and stayed for both. During the break I approached Kazumi to ask him what "mobo" meant. It means modern boy. Great show and an underrated, lesser known talent.
It's crazy how much musical talent is out there which most people are unaware of! Fortunately I was introduced to Kazumi Watanabe's music at a young age. Haven't seen/heard him live yet though. So many underrated musicians deserve to be heard by appreciative audiences. I once attended a performance of Sonny Sharrock at a club in Montreal not long before he passed away. There were maybe 40 or so people in the audience. A great show, but sad turnout for someone who's an icon in the jazz guitar field.
In the 1920's there was a fashion during Japanese young which was inspired by the western culture.Those young people were called "mobo" and "moga" which means modern boy and modern girl.
Poor Davids pub. It was greatness.
@@tsubasagoto Thank you, so interesting! And appropriate.I love Kuzumi, he pulls a thread through American guitarmusic history aand takes it to a mystical place.
"Modern Boy"....I love that!
One of my very favorites. For anyone wondering, this is track 2 on the Mobo II LP. It does not appear on Mobo 1 which is pictured here. The albums I have are the US records, though, and I wouldn't be surprised if there were big differences in the Japan releases. Both records are treasures.
I believe originally, it may have been one record (split into two for U.S. release/other purposes). I could be wrong
Kazumi playing the Roland synth guitar. Psychedelic jammage. I love it.
I had this album ! I need to rebuild my collection !! Marcus Miller holding it down on this joint
Full well -- for all my adoration, this is my favorite Marcus groove of all time, especially around 9:45....
Actually it's two bass players and two drummers on this song. Robbie Shakespeare the other bassist. Sly Dunbar and Omar Hakim drums.
It's Aug 27th, 2019... The MOBO music sounds the same as when I bought the ALBUM back in 1982-83 while living in SW Houston, TX... B&O turntable!! [For you young people] :-) Great concept two drummers, two guitars, one "Young Marcus Miller" bass player and the late and great Micheal Brecker on SAX!! I have the remastered CD version that NEVER leaves my house!!! "Armed Guards" Hey JazzSphere-thanks for the post!!! Peace
This what fusion should have evolved from ... still a masterpiece .!
Best Japanese guitarist ever.
Omar Hakim Good!
The early 80's in Houston, TX days!! I once had this ALBUM; I currently have the CD!!! I owned a Bang & Olufsen turntable back then.. Imagine two drummers, two bass players , horn players and Kazumi playing guitar player!! Props goes to a brother from KTSU in Houston, TX. [Texas Southern Radio Station] Mr Charles Porter was the General Manager!! ** If you are looking for the Mobo CD. Send a post-I will tell U where U can make the purchase.. Thanks and take care!
This is just sick....everyone is clowning on this cut. Mobo I & II is rarely discussed for the fusion classic it is.
RIP 🙏🙏 Robbie Shakespear
I first heard Kazumi on a Jazz radio station in Fort Pierce Florida in 1984 I believe.I saw him live a few years later at Nightstage in Cambridge Massachusetts.Incredible player.
It's been decades since I listened to KW. I just dialed him up out of the blue today, and holy hell!
I enjoyed his Bruford/Berlin stuff, too, but this record is by far my favorite.
Just to clarify, this tune has two bass players on it...Marcus Miller & Robbie Shakespeare.
Correct.
Im proud to say i was one of the few that saw him in Dallas Tx w/ simon Phillips and Jeff Berlin I believe, its been a while , anyway they made a statement that night . They blew away all your previous conceptions of what you thought the envelope was and then went and tromped on it . I had recently seen the jazz players of the day and was jaw dropped by him while working sound . I also remember he played a Steinberger and plugged straight into a half space rack of processing and into the board . I know b/c i was the house sound guy . And .. BTW the guitar tone was amazing , like eric johnson or those that spent hours setting up gtr rigs . I remember the Arc Angels were the worst prima donnas in those days. Kazumi and his band had no check set up and sounded like 'Yes" in the round or what you would think was a magic 'tune' for the board .
This has just blown my mind.
Kazumi&Sly&RobbieでAll beats Are Coming. 迫りくるBeatsという感じ。脳みそが踊る。
良いダンスミュージック！
yes,indeed! アップロードありがとうございます。
Samurai Jazz
I remember the day I bought this record back in 1983. I had no idea what it would be...none. I put it on, and the coolest version of "Walk, Don't Run" I've ever heard in my life enveloped my living room. I instantly thought "Thank God! He's not just another limp-noodling, LA jazz scene, soulless and DULL as hell LA-ish player!" I was thrilled - I thought I had stumbled upon the future of fusion guitar. Alas, it was not to be...Kazumi has been seduced and neutered and hypnotized and has fallen asleep...like the rest of them. But we still have these 2 Magnificent albums!!!
Same here. In '84 whilst looking through the jazz bins at the record store I spotted Mobo l&ll. Had never heard of Kazumi but what the Hell, it looked interesting and I HAD heard of Robbie Shakespeare and Sly Dunbar. What an album! If Kazumi never put out another album these two would endure.
My favorite song of him
Love that solo
Total Jamming !!!
One classic must hear (although long) Jazz Fusion piece by Kazumu Watanabe, brilliant.
Kazumi Watanabe KICKS ASS!
なんとなく和の風味があるよね。
はい、そうです！
意味わからん。
my favorite of his!
Glad I bought this back in the day! If you're looking for a treat listen to New York City-Miroslav Vitous:These albums will never leave my collection!!!
F-ing amazing! If the Dregs and King Crimson had a baby...
absolutely amazing! I have already forwarded this to my brother, who is the Kazumi Xumi!
この曲好きだわ♪
i have had this on reel to reel for years but never the CD, alas! For the aficionado there are also Spice of Life (Too) plus much more.
Epic tune!!!
Classic
flumester, underrated is an understatement, never saw w live , hope 2 before u know
Get the original vinyl on Grammavision...they sound amazing...very modern mixing. Infurious groove around 8:00 !
got the original Japanese vinyl on DOMO - Double MOBO 1 & 2
please share with your loved ones . beggin ya
この曲のマーカスミラーのソロ好き。
彼がビバッッパーなのがよくわかる。
This'll do
it is.
Love this music! Used to have a copy of the Mobo albums (miss them). It would be great to find these recordings on CD, or even a downloadable WAV file. I know I'd purchase them!
I just checked amazon and they have them all on CD.
Thanks. I haven't looked for a long time... Only problem is I'm in Canada so I have to go to Amazon.ca, and they don't carry the same products. Anyway I'll check again. May have to order from Amazon Prime (which charges much more).... Thanks SO much for the heads up!
Hmm... just checked. They have Mobo, cost is anywhere from $46 to almost $300. It's ridiculous. I'm going to see if a friend who lives in the US can make some orders from Amazon.com on my behalf. It's bound to be less! I hope! :-P
That's crazy. Mobo I & II is selling as one CD in the US for 12 bucks used. Can you...ahem....find it on a torrent? ;-) I only have mobo splash on cd.
I thought you can purchase from amazon US even if you live in CA. I buy stuff from amazon UK all the time.
+Pristine S. -Used to be able to buy from .com, but not for several years now. I contacted a friend who lives in the US to order the Mobo 1 & 2 for $12.53. He can bring it to me on his next visit or mail it to me. I could go through amazon prime.... but they also have different stock and prices, as well as duty and taxes if it crosses the border. I'm not computer savvy enough for exploring torrents. :/
Sounds of New York, 1984.
The who's never get it. But I do
ナイスだね＾＾この2枚組アルバム持ってんだよね＾＾b
I think that is Marcus Miller on bass.
its actually two rythm sections layered
アメリカン、ショート、ヘアーや遠州つばめ返しあたりもアップよろしく＾＾
oops, forgot I commented
if u like this check out terje rypdal
I'm getting a lot of Jeff Beck influence from this. Anyone else?
Or the other way round
@@michaelriley3404 - totally agree
this is PURE Kazumi
LOVE and ADORE Jeff Beck,
but sorry, in this realm, he doesn't hold a candle to Kazumi