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Ryo Kawasaki - Mirror of My Mind (1979) Blu-Spec CD, Reissue 2015

Posted By: Designol

Date: 12 Jul 2023 17:59:56

Mirror of My Mind is an album by Japanese musician Ryo Kawasaki, released in 1979. It was recorded at Power Station Studios (now called Avatar Studios) in New York City, USA.

Jazz fusion guitarist Ryo Kawasaki was born in Tokyo, Japan, on February 25, 1947. Although he originally planned on becoming a scientist, Kawasaki put an end to his studies early on and concentrated solely on guitar, playing with a variety of Japanese jazz groups throughout the '60s. During the early '70s, Kawasaki had relocated to the United States (New York, to be exact), where he played regularly with such jazz notables as Gil Evans, Elvin Jones, Chico Hamilton, and JoAnne Brackeen, and issued such solo releases as Juice, Ring Toss, and Nature's Revenge. Although he would issue several albums during the '80s (Little Touree, Ryo, Lucky Lady, etc.), Kawasaki had turned his back on musical performance and concentrated solely on penning music software programs for computers. Kawasaki also formed his own record label, Satellites Records, as he produced techno dance singles, but eventually returned back to his first love, releasing a steady stream of jazz releases once more, starting in the early to mid-'90s (Love Within the Universe, Sweet Life, Cosmic Rhythm, Reval, etc.).

Greg Prato, Allmusic.com

While listening to this CD by master guitarist Ryo Kawasaki, I tried to figure out what was so different from other acid / contemporary jazz releases? After reading the bio on this brilliant musician, it hit me, this man is a true "inventor" of original music. Ryo has a very "deep" background. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Ryo studied music at a very young age, and was considered a semi-professional by age 16. Ryo holds a physics degree from Nippon University and is recognized as being a renowned scientist. Back in 1979 Ryo not only developed one of the first guitar synthesizers but he also wrote three innovative music software programs for the Commodore 64. (Remember when that was considered a computer.)

Ryo uses his scientific mind in conjunction with his superb musical talent to create music that is not only famed but indeed ingenious. Ryo has released 28 solo albums while also producing and participating on 30 additional albums. On "Mirror of My Mind" Ryo features sidemen, Harvey Mason, Michael Brecker, Anthony Jackson and vocals by the very talented Radha Shottom. This album is often cited as being a pioneer in the early development of the acid jazz movement. Ryo's guitar playing spans the gamut of a Jimi Hendrix rock fusion style to the smooth sultry manner of a George Benson. It was hard to believe that this album was originally released in 1979 because of its modern aura and tempo.

Ryo was definitely a man ahead of his time. I truly enjoyed the originality expressed by Ryo in his music and I'm sure you will too.

Review by Samira Blackwell, JazzReview.com

Ryo Kawasaki at Allmusic
Ryo Kawasaki Website
Ryo Kawasaki at Wiki

Tracklist:

01. Trinkets & Things (6:50)
02. I've Found the Way of Love (6:59)
03. Dreams for Radha Part I, II, & III (7:52)
04. Brasiliana (4:06)
05. Winter's Here (4:08)
06. In & Out of Love (6:44)
07. Little One (4:53)

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Ryo Kawasaki / Mirror Of My Mind

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