the fascinations / Cloe "The Beauties of Nature / Haoto" (7")
the fascinations, band of vibraphonist Masami Watanabe, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. This 7" release has for A-side the fascinations' "The Beauties of Nature", a song that appeared on the self-titled 2nd album from 2004 and that was sung...
Posted on June 2, 2022 at 23:32. | Released on May 18, 2022
Masami Watanabe (the fascinations) "fascinated lost tracks" (Download)
Masami Watanabe, vibraphonist who is the leader of club-jazz band the fascinations, has released a new digital EP of previously unreleased original songs that he recorded in the mid-80's on a 4-track tape recorder. While excusing his singing which...
Posted on June 4, 2020 at 00:39. | Released on June 1, 2020
the fascinations "tsuki no ura de aimashō - Let's go to the darkside of the moon -" (7")
Vibraphone-led jazz band the fascinations are back with a new 7" single! Included are covers of Original Love's "tsuki no ura de aimashō - Let's go to the darkside of the moon -" (originally released in 1991) and Alice Clark's...
Posted on January 2, 2017 at 22:13. | Released on January 18, 2017
the fascinations "Green In Blue"
Recently I had been wondering what the fascinations are up to, and here's a new album! This is the follow-up to "latona" (2009). "Green In Blue" contains plenty of new originals by the vibraphone-led jazz band, as well as covers...
Posted on January 10, 2014 at 00:15. | Released on December 11, 2013
Takanami Keitarō to Nangasaki Five "Ryōma no hanauta (akaban)"
Where did Takanami K-tarō go? He's doing fine, back to his hometown of Nagasaki since last year. And it seems like he fell in love with the roots he found there, as he offers this surprising new album consisting of...
Posted on July 24, 2010 at 00:49. | Released on June 16, 2010
the fascinations "latona"
Vibraphone club-jazz band the fascinations are back with a new album, following "quiet dance" (2007) that reached #1 on Japanese jazz charts. This includes covers of John Patton's "Latona", Horace Silver's "Mexican Hip Dance" and "The St. Vitus Dance", and...
Posted on April 8, 2009 at 23:10. | Released on April 15, 2009
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Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.15
This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
Posted on March 25, 2021 at 00:36.
Shibuya Organic vol.6
This event of the Shibuya Organic series sounds like a great opportunity to catch vibraphone-led jazz unit the fascinations, and also Round Table's leader, flexlife and one note. All of that for a rather good price! Event official page Shiubya...
Posted on April 8, 2008 at 14:45. | Released on April 13, 2008
Various Artists "Shanghai Swing"
Vivid Sound in collaboration with Village Vanguard bring us this special compilation of 50's swing jazz covers. the fascinations contribute 3 tracks including Ann Sally's "soshū yakyoku" that we've heard before performed by Ino Hidefumi. Various Artists "Shanghai Swing" オムニバス...
Posted on December 18, 2007 at 13:49. | Released on December 5, 2007
arcorhyme "amai hibi ~la douce vie~" & "Soundmatic Brain"
arcorhyme, the new unit of Takanami K-tarō (ex-Pizzicato Five) featuring Nishimura Ikuyo (ex-devbacc), finally has some CD releases coming up! In January we will be treated to not one but two albums! The first, "amai hibi ~la douce vie~", is...
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 10:51. | Released on January 23, 2008
the fascinations "Rock The Casbah" (10")
Vibraphone-led jazz unit the fascinations has a 10" coming out, preceding the release of new album "quiet dance". Aside from new track The Clash's "Rock The Casbah", included are Vanessa Paradis' "Be My Baby" (from "My Funny Vibraphone") and Minnie...
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 14:35. | Released on November 23, 2007
the fascinations "quiet dance"
the fascinations, jazzy rocking unit led by vibraphonist Watanabe Masami, has a 4th album coming soon! Included are covers of The Clash's "Rock The Casbah" featuring Ōgiya Kazuho, Alice Clark's "Never Did I Stop Loving You" featuring Yafune Tatsurō, and...
Posted on October 25, 2007 at 16:59. | Released on December 5, 2007
Future vol.2 (arcorhyme live!)
arcorhyme, the up-and-coming unit of Takanami K-tarō and Nishimura Ikuyo, will make a quick guest appearance during artist BANK's set at this event. I think it will be the first time that they perform some original songs live. They will...
Posted on October 24, 2007 at 11:51. | Released on November 2, 2007
The Fascinations in-store live
The Fascinations will play a free in-store live at Village Vanguard in Shimokitazawa, celebrating the release of cover album "My Funny Vibraphone" available only at Village Vanguard shops. The question is where in that crowded shop can they possibly make...
Posted on March 22, 2007 at 17:48. | Released on April 6, 2007
Pecombo "Serendipity"
Tokyo scat chorus group Pecombo has a 2nd album just out, featuring a long list of guests that includes (of those I know) The Fascinations and accordionist Tanooka Saburō (of sabou et mamie). Pecombo will perform for free at Tower...
Posted on March 22, 2007 at 17:42. | Released on March 21, 2007
The Fascinations "My Funny Vibraphone"
Vibraphone jazz band The Fascinations has a new impromptu album containing versions of jazz standards, available now and only at Village Vanguard stores throughout Japan. The Fascinations "My Funny Vibraphone" 1. Waltz for Debby 2. Take Five 3. Mack The...
Posted on February 9, 2007 at 16:46. | Released on February 1, 2007
dahlia "Beautiful, But Noir" Release Party
dahlia will play a live show in Tokyo for the first time in 3 years, celebrating the release of her new album "Beautiful, But Noir". Also performing will be vibes unit the fascinations. dahlia "Beautiful, But Noir" Release Party on...
Posted on December 26, 2006 at 11:40. | Released on January 12, 2007
dahlia "Beautiful, But Noir"
I just learnt about this, but beautiful singer dahlia (aka Kaori) has a new album that came out last month! The producer is Groove Unchant who had also helped out with her previous album "Musics for my funeral", and the...
Posted on December 19, 2006 at 15:34. | Released on November 22, 2006
the fascinations "color code"
the fascinations, solo unit of vibes player Watanabe Masami, has a 3rd album out very soon. The album will feature chanteuse Togawa Masako and Hino Tomoka (metro trip), and a remix by Hase Hajimu! Aside from original songs will be...
Posted on October 27, 2006 at 17:53. | Released on November 15, 2006
Sunaga Tatsuo "World Standard.04 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-" (CCCD)
Record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t̀ Experience) is back with a new live mix album, 4th of his "World Standard" series. Sunaga Tatsuo "World Standard.04 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-" (CCCD) 須永辰緒 「World Standard.04」 Track list 1. TNBC nihongo hōsōkyoku...
Posted on August 24, 2004 at 17:06. | Released on October 20, 2004