Yonin Bayashi

The Profile

Japanese rock band active in the 1970s, known for albums such as Printed Jelly and Bāo and for the powerful guitar work of Katsutoshi Morizono. Their music blends psychedelic, progressive and jam-oriented elements.

The band's name (四人囃子) means "the four musicians." Live '73 was recorded in 1973 and released five years later; their records Printed Jelly and Bāo are noted in reviews.

The review praises Yonin Bayashi's Live '73 as a raw, energetic live document emphasizing long instrumental jams and the powerful guitar of Katsutoshi Morizono. The album is described as more 'music for the body' than cerebral progressive rock, with bootleg-like recording quality but great vitality. Tracks blend hard organ, driving guitar, Japanese lyrics, and influences from krautrock, cosmic rock and Californian jam bands.