CITY MUSIC TOKYO Second Definition continues the acclaimed Japanese compilation series with a sophisticated journey through jazz-funk, crossover, rare groove, and cinematic soundtrack music. Selected, supervised, and annotated by Cunimondo Takiguchi of RYUSENKEI, the collection draws from the Nippon Columbia catalog to create the atmosphere of an imaginary urban film soundtrack.
Across 18 tracks, the set moves from polished orchestral grooves and smoky jazz arrangements to hard-boiled action themes, fusion workouts, and late-night city sounds. Artists include Eri Ohno, Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media, Kazumi Watanabe, Mickey Yoshino Group, Mieko Hirota, Takeshi Inomata & Sound Limited, and many more.
Vinyl Features
- Japanese import double-vinyl LP
- 18-track Japanese jazz-funk, crossover, rare-groove, and soundtrack compilation
- Selected, supervised, and annotated by Cunimondo Takiguchi (RYUSENKEI)
- Artwork by Takao Niikura of Tokyo’s kissa nico
- Released by Nippon Columbia
- Release date: March 4, 2026
- Catalog number: COJY-9576-7
- Barcode: 4549767307916
Tracklist
| Side |
Artist |
Title |
| A1 |
Columbia Orchestra |
Standard Daytime |
| A2 |
Mieko Hirota |
In My Feeling |
| A3 |
Ryojiro Furusawa |
Beaver |
| A4 |
Eri Ohno |
Skyfire |
| B1 |
Kentaro Haneda, Ken & Lamu Orchestra |
Mu no Yusha-tachi |
| B2 |
Columbia Orchestra |
Sasso to Iku |
| B3 |
Takeshi Inomata & Sound Limited |
Suspense Touch 1 |
| B4 |
Katsuhisa Hattori |
Cool Storm |
| B5 |
Mickey Yoshino Group |
Umi (Kushiro Made) |
| C1 |
Mikio Masuda |
Moon Stone |
| C2 |
Arakawa Band |
Yaju Shisubeshi |
| C3 |
Takeshi Inomata & Sound Limited |
Monster |
| C4 |
Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media |
Breeze |
| C5 |
Seiji Yokoyama, Transylvania Baroque Ensemble |
Quincy Harker no Theme |
| D1 |
Naomi Chiaki |
Soei |
| D2 |
Jimmy Hopps = Kazumi Watanabe |
Lonesome Cat |
| D3 |
Kiyoshi Yamaya |
Koto (Shi) |
| D4 |
Mickey Yoshino Group |
Rinne |
