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Casiopea

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Forfans of jazz fusion, instrumental rock, and japanese music enthusiasts seeking polished, high-energy performances.
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Casiopea is a Japanese jazz fusion band formed in Tokyo in 1976 by guitarist Issei Noro and bassist Tetsuo Sakurai, joined by keyboardist Minoru Mukaiya. Renowned for virtuosic, polished fusion, they’ve released influential albums including Mint Jams.

Reviewed lineup mentions Issei Noro (guitar), Minoru Mukaiya (keyboards), Tetsuo Sakurai (bass), and Akira Jimbo (drums). The Mint Jams performances were recorded live in Tokyo in February 1982 at Bunka Kaikan Hall, with Yamaha sponsorship referenced in the review.

One glowing review crowns Casiopea’s Mint Jams as an essential gateway to Japanese jazz fusion. It praises the band’s live precision, melodic sensibility, and East–West blend, spotlighting standout tracks like Asayake and Midnight Rendezvous. The performance, captured in Tokyo in February 1982, showcases the virtuosity of Issei Noro, Minoru Mukaiya, Tetsuo Sakurai, and Akira Jimbo.

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