Casiopea

Casiopea – Casiopea is a landmark debut that helped define Japanese jazz-fusion at the turn of the 1980s. The album showcases virtuosic musicianship paired with infectious melodies, blending jazz improvisation, funk rhythms and sleek pop sensibility. Tight rhythm sections, soaring guitar leads and polished arrangements give the record a timeless, high-energy feel. On vinyl, the clarity and dynamic range highlight the band’s precision and interplay, making this an essential pressing for fans of fusion, city pop-adjacent sounds and technically brilliant yet accessible jazz.