Terumasa Hino – City Connection
Label: |
Flying Disk – VIJ-6020 |
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Format: |
Vinyl
, LP, Album, Stereo
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Country: |
Japan |
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Genre: |
Jazz |
Style: |
Jazz-Funk |
Tracklist
| A1 | Hino's Reggae | 8:10 | |
| A2 | Stay In My Waking Heart | 4:32 | |
| A3 | City Connection | 6:38 | |
| B1 | Send Me Your Feelings | 4:35 | |
| B2 | High Tide-Manhattan Ecstasy | 6:59 | |
| B3 | Samba De-La Cruz | 2:46 | |
| B4 | Blue Smiles (Tribute To Blue Mitchell) | 7:32 |
Companies, etc.
- Distributed By – Victor Musical Industries, Inc.
- Manufactured By – Victor Musical Industries, Inc.
- Recorded At – A&R Studios
- Mixed At – A&R Studios
Credits
- Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – David Spinozza
- Arranged By, Conductor – L. Leon Pendarvis* (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4)
- Art Direction – Katsumi Asaba
- Bass – Anthony Jackson
- Cello – Jonathan Abramowitz
- Concertmaster, Violin – David Nadien
- Congas, Percussion, Voice – Nana*
- Contractor – Marvin Stamm
- Coordinator [Production] – Kiki Miyake
- Cornet – Terumasa Hino
- Drums – Howard King
- Electric Piano [Rhodes], Piano [Acoustic] – L. Leon Pendarvis*
- Engineer [Assistant] – Ollie Cotton
- Flugelhorn – Terumasa Hino
- Handclaps – Terumasa Hino
- Management [Terumasa Hino's Manager] – Hiro Kajiwara
- Mastered By – Tohru Kotetsu
- Photography By [Cover] – Eiichiroh Sakata*
- Photography By [Inner Sleeve] – Akira Aimi
- Producer – Kiyoshi Itoh
- Producer [Associate], Recorded By, Mixed By – Joe Jorgensen
- Product Manager – Akira Taguchi
- Saxophone [Alto], Flute – David Tofani*
- Saxophone [Baritone], Flute [Alto] – Ronnie Cuber
- Saxophone [Soprano], Flute [Alto] – Dave Liebman*
- Saxophone [Tenor], Flute – Harold Vick
- Trombone – Wayne Andre
- Trumpet – Randy Brecker
- Viola – Emanuel Vardi
- Violin – Richard Sortomme
- Vocals – Lani Groves
- Written-By – Terumasa Hino (tracks: B2, B4)
Notes
Recorded and Mixed at A&R Recording Studios, New York City in July, 1979.
Terumasa Hino plays YAMAHA Cornet and Flugelhorn.
Anthony Jackson appears through the courtesy of Columbia Records.
Randy Brecker appears through the courtesy of Arista Records.
Joe Jorgensen appears through the courtesy of Tappan Zee Records.
Special thanks to Harry Whitaker, L. Leon Pendarvis, Joe Jorgensen, Richard Okon and beautiful staff of A&R Recording Studios.
Very special thanks to Shoo Kaneko and Toshinari Koinuma for making this album possible.
A1, B1 & B3: Published by Transition Music.
A2 & A3: Published by Pinwheel Music Inc.
B2 & B4: Published by East Wind Music Inc.
Manufactured and Distributed by Victor Musical Industries, Inc. Tokyo.
This album is dedicated to my father, mother, brother, sister and kids. Terumasa Hino.
Terumasa Hino plays YAMAHA Cornet and Flugelhorn.
Anthony Jackson appears through the courtesy of Columbia Records.
Randy Brecker appears through the courtesy of Arista Records.
Joe Jorgensen appears through the courtesy of Tappan Zee Records.
Special thanks to Harry Whitaker, L. Leon Pendarvis, Joe Jorgensen, Richard Okon and beautiful staff of A&R Recording Studios.
Very special thanks to Shoo Kaneko and Toshinari Koinuma for making this album possible.
A1, B1 & B3: Published by Transition Music.
A2 & A3: Published by Pinwheel Music Inc.
B2 & B4: Published by East Wind Music Inc.
Manufactured and Distributed by Victor Musical Industries, Inc. Tokyo.
This album is dedicated to my father, mother, brother, sister and kids. Terumasa Hino.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped): F L D 6 0 2 0 A Ⓢ 1 1 2 L 1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped): F L D 6 0 2 0 B 1 2 1
Other Versions (5 of 10)
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City Connection (LP, Album) | Flying Disk | VIJ-4006 | Japan | 1979 | ||
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City Connection (LP, Album, Promo) | Flying Disk | VIJ-6020 | Japan | 1979 | ||
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City Connection (Cassette, Album, Dolby) | Flying Disk | VCJ-1542 | Japan | 1979 | ||
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City Connection (LP, Album) | Flying Disk | VIJ-4006 | Japan | 1979 | ||
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City Connection = シティ・コネクション (CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo) | Flying Disk | VDP-5010 | Japan | 1986 |
Recommendations
Reviews
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Terumasa Hino - “City Connection” (1979) is an exceptional album that seamlessly blends jazz with funk influences, creating an energetic and vibrant sound. Released by Flying Disk, the album transports listeners to a bustling cityscape, where the music pulses with the rhythm of metropolitan life.
From the very first notes, Hino’s signature trumpet takes the lead, guiding the narrative in each track. The rich instrumental arrangements, driven by powerful percussion, bold basslines, and funky guitars, give the album its unique character. Tracks like “City Connection” and “Juarez” showcase Hino’s mastery in combining technical precision with emotional depth.
The album’s production is top-notch—its sound is clear, spacious, and perfectly captures the energy of the band. Each track has its own distinct vibe, yet the album remains cohesive, offering an engaging musical journey.
“City Connection” is a perfect choice for both jazz fans and funk enthusiasts. Its timeless arrangements and exceptional energy make it a must-have in any vinyl collection. Once again, Terumasa Hino proves himself to be one of the most creative artists of his era.
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