XRCD CD VICJ-61159 Sadao Watanabe - Bird of Paradise - 2003 JAPAN OBI OOP SEALED

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Background -

The XRCD represents JVC’s continuing commitment to the pursuit of digital audio perfection. This ongoing evolution of the XRCD series allows the discerning listener to participate in the results of JVC’s research and development in both mastering and manufacturing, hardware and methodology. As with the entire XRCD series, no proprietary chips, processors, or special compact disc players are required to enjoy the sonic benefits of the XRCD.

Sadao Watanabe:  Born on February 1, 1933, in Utsunomiya, Japan. Education: Graduated from the Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA, 1965.
A highly visible and well-regarded musician, Sadao Watanabe has been one of the major influences on jazz in Japan. Since 1969 he has hosted radio programs that introduce his listeners to a range of musical styles. Throughout his 50-year career he has created a substantial collection of music ranging from straightforward bebop to bossa nova. His endorsements for products have made his face as well as his more commercial compositions familiar to the average citizen. He has worked with artists from Africa, Latin America, Europe, and the United States. When playing his saxophone, Watanabe is uniquely identifiable. Gene Kalbacher wrote in Down Beat, "As a saxist, Watanabe's cachet is melody--simple, catchy melody--purveyed by a semi-sweet alto tonality and a fluid delivery. That he retains this signature sound in settings ranging from jazz-rock fusion to bebop, from samba to reggae, from Mozart to Masai tribal music, testifies to his insistence on authenticity." Sadao Watanabe's Career - Started playing clarinet in his teens, later picked up alto saxophone; formed a "Jafro" band (jazz and African music), joined pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi's Cozy Quartet, worked with Big Four Band, c. 1950s; became leader of Cozy Quartet, 1960; performed and recorded with Chico Hamilton and Gary McFarland in New York, 1965-66; returned to Japan, formed a quartet, started a jazz school, 1966; performed at Newport Jazz Festival, 1968; began hosting radio program, 1969; performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, 1970; organized Bravas Club festival (later known as Kirin the Club), 1985-; toured North and South America, Europe, and Africa, 1990-92; organized charity concert for Great Hanshin earthquake victims, 1995; toured Brazil, 1995; visited Tibet, 1996; toured Southeast Asia, 1996; traveled to Kenya, India, and Tibet to film the documentary, Sadao Watanabe Explores the Last Unknown Regions of the Earth, 1997; published his book of photographs, Vanishing Tibet, 1998; toured Europe, including the Montreux Jazz Festival, 1998; toured with Four Beat Band, 1999; worldwide tour to celebrate 50 years playing jazz, 2001.

This listing is for a rare, out of print audiophile XRCD title - a BRAND NEW, FACTORY SEALED XRCD PRESSED and ISSUED on the XRCD-24 format, of a highly collectible title, featuring -

Sadao Watanabe

XRCD Title -

Bird of Paradise

Track Listing -

1. Bird of Paradise - 6:40

2. Donna Lee - 2:49

3. Embraceable You - 5:30

4. Star Eyes - 4:58

5. Dexterity - 3:35

6. If I Should Lose You - 5:06

7. Yardbird Suite - 3:50

8. K.C. Blues - 5:09

Performers -

Sadao Watanabe, alto saxophone

Hank Jones, piano

Ron Carter, bass

Tony Williams, drums

Features -

• XRCD 24bit Super Analog • K2 Technology

The XRCD is from the ultra-rare series of extended range, out of print, audiophile XRCD-24 CDs.

  • XRCD catalog # VICJ 61159
  • XRCD first issued in 2003
  • XRCD made in JAPAN
  • Recorded at Vanguard Studio, New York City, March 4, 1977
  • Extended Resolution using 24-Bit K2 Super Coding Technology

The XRCD, JEWEL CASE (no cut out marks, comes with OBI) and INSERTS are all assumed to be in MINT overall condition as this item is actually FACTORY SEALED!

This CD is an audiophile quality pressing (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).

Do not let this rarity slip by!
  • Condition: Brand New
  • Artist: Sadao Watanabe
  • CD Grading: Mint (M)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Record Label: MSI Music Distribution
  • Release Title: Bird of Paradise [Remaster]
  • Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Color: Silver
  • Sub-Genre: Saxophone
  • Case Condition: Mint (M)
  • MPN: XRCD VIJC-61159
  • Inlay Condition: Mint (M)
  • Catalog Number: VICJ-61159
  • Modified Item: No
  • Edition: XRCD CD, Collector's Edition, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition
  • Type: Album
  • Format: CD (XRCD)
  • Release Year: 2003
  • Era: 2000s
  • Instrument: Saxophone
  • Style: Alto Sax
  • Features: Audiophile Collectible XRCD, LONG Out of Print, Factory SEALED, XRCD made in JAPAN, XRCD issued in 2003, Pictures are of the ACTUAL ITEM, Special Edition, Enhanced, Import, Remastered, XRCD
  • Genre: Jazz, Alto Sax
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • UPC: 4988002454600

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