{"product_id":"saudade","title":"Saudade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMasayoshi Takanaka - Saudade (Vinyl)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasayoshi Takanaka’s \u003cem\u003eSaudade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the defining releases in his catalog and a cornerstone of early ’80s Japanese jazz fusion. Originally released on \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 10, 1982\u003c\/strong\u003e, the album showcases Takanaka at a creative peak, blending smooth guitar-driven compositions with elements of funk, pop, and tropical-inspired arrangements. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album’s title—\u003cem\u003eSaudade\u003c\/em\u003e—reflects a sense of nostalgic longing, a feeling that runs throughout the record’s melodic and atmospheric tone. Tracks like \u003cstrong\u003e“A Fair Wind”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Eona”\u003c\/strong\u003e highlight Takanaka’s expressive guitar work, while groove-driven cuts such as \u003cstrong\u003e“Breakin’ Loose”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“New York Strut”\u003c\/strong\u003e bring a more upbeat, rhythmic energy to the album. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaudade\u003c\/em\u003e was a major commercial success in Japan, becoming the \u003cstrong\u003efirst instrumental album to reach No. 1 on the Oricon charts\u003c\/strong\u003e, further solidifying Takanaka’s reputation as one of the country’s premier guitarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its balance of technical musicianship and accessible melodies, \u003cem\u003eSaudade\u003c\/em\u003e stands as an essential listen for fans of Japanese fusion and city pop-era recordings. This \u003cstrong\u003evinyl reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the album’s warm analog textures back to life, making it a standout addition for collectors and audiophiles alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinyl reissue of Masayoshi Takanaka’s 1982 album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReached No. 1 on the Oricon charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA defining Japanese jazz fusion release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures melodic guitar work and groove-driven arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for fans of city pop-era instrumental music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTrack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA Fair Wind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaudade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEona\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreakin' Loose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRide'em High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChill Me Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew York Strut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Forest Of My Heart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManifestation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masayoshi Takanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45202010734639,"sku":null,"price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/1375\/9791\/files\/4988034x.webp?v=1776110555","url":"https:\/\/audio-exchange.com\/products\/saudade","provider":"Audio-Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}