{"product_id":"kazumi-watanabe-the-spice-of-life","title":"Kazumi Watanabe - The Spice of Life","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA superb late-1980s jazz-fusion album from acclaimed Japanese guitarist \u003cstrong\u003eKazumi Watanabe\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Spice of Life\u003c\/em\u003e pairs his virtuosic electric guitar work with an exceptional rhythm section featuring \u003cstrong\u003eBill Bruford on electronic and acoustic drums\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJeff Berlin on bass\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a technically dazzling but highly musical trio recording combining jazz improvisation, progressive rock energy and sophisticated composition.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features Watanabe originals \u003cstrong\u003e“Melancho,” “Hiper K,” “City,” “Period,” “Unt,” “Na Starovia,” “Lim-Poo”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“J.F.K.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The stripped-down trio format gives all three musicians considerable space, highlighting Watanabe's fluid guitar technique alongside the distinctive playing of Bruford—known for his work with \u003cstrong\u003eYes and King Crimson\u003c\/strong\u003e—and fusion bass virtuoso Jeff Berlin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded and mixed in \u003cstrong\u003eTokyo in October 1986\u003c\/strong\u003e and released internationally in 1987, \u003cem\u003eThe Spice of Life\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent example of the adventurous Japanese fusion scene of the era and an especially appealing record for collectors of guitar-driven jazz fusion and progressive music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gramavision Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51401154363428,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0140\/8267\/0649\/files\/IMG_7740.jpg?v=1788672878","url":"https:\/\/friedmanandsons.com\/products\/kazumi-watanabe-the-spice-of-life","provider":"Friedman \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}