Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media - In The Groove

Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media's In The Groove returns on LP via Nippon Columbia, a Japanese jazz-funk title that sits right in the pocket between heavyweight rhythm section work and sharp horn-led energy.

Inagaki's group were central to Japan's deep jazz-funk and soul-jazz sound, bringing tight ensemble playing, break-friendly grooves and a crisp fusion edge. A very welcome reissue for anyone digging into the funkier side of Japanese jazz.