Casiopea is an iconic Japanese jazz fusion-rock band that formed in 1977. Often called one of the most influential bands in the early Japanese fusion movement, Casiopea remained active for over 30 years. A memorable first album released in 1979 with guest participation by Brecker brothers and David Sanborn, remastered by Bernie Grundman.

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• Great Tracks series
• Bernie Grundman Mastering
• Pressed by Sony Music, Shizuoka - Japan
• Includes OBI Strip

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A memorable first album released in 1979 with guest participation by Brecker brothers David Sanborn, remastered by Bernie Grundman.

Casiopea, also known as Casiopea 3rd (カシオペア Kashiopea, derived from the name of the constellation Cassiopeia), is a Japanese jazz fusion band formed in 1976 by guitarist Issei Noro, bassist Tetsuo Sakurai, and keyboardist Hidehiko Koike. In 1977, keyboardist Minoru Mukaiya and drummer Takashi Sasaki joined, leaving out Hidehiko.

They recorded their debut album Casiopea (1979) with guest appearances by American jazz musicians Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, and David Sanborn. In 1980, Sasaki was replaced by Akira Jimbo. Casiopea has released over 30 albums in Japan and around the world.

Musicians:

Alto Saxophone – David Sanborn
Bass – Tetsuo Sakurai
Drums – Takashi Sasaki
Electric Piano, Piano, Synts and Vibes – Minoru Mukaiya
Tenor Saxophone – Michael Brecker
Trumpet – Randy Brecker
Vocals, Electric and Acoustic Guitar – Issei Noro

Recorded at Studio "A", Shibaura, Tokyo from December 1978 to March 1979
Horns recorded at Power Station Studio, N.Y. on February 10, 1979, directed by Jun Fukamachi
Mixed at Studio "A", Shibaura, Tokyo, March 1979
This album was mixed using The Aphex Aural Exciter

Track Listing:

01. Time Limit
02. Tears Of The Star
03. Space Road
04. Midnight Rendezvous
05. Far Away
06. Swallow
07. Dream Hill
08. Black Joke

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