Ryukyu Rare Groove Crossover Vinyl - Okinawa Jazz Funk 1964-1984 Compilation 1xLP

The Ryukyu Rare Groove series continues with Crossover – Okinawa Jazz Funk 1964–1984, exploring how Okinawan folk songs were reimagined through jazz fusion, large-ensemble arrangements, and funk crossovers. Featuring standout contributions from Kiyoshi Yamaya, Toshiko Yonekawa, Kifu Mitsuhashi, and Tadaaki Misago & the Tokyo Cuban Boys, the album highlights the creative energy of Okinawa’s evolving soundscape. Jazz flute, Latin percussion, and traditional Ryukyu melodies collide in adventurous arrangements that stand shoulder-to-shoulder with global rare groove classics. Pressed on black vinyl with obi, this is essential for collectors of Japanese jazz, funk, and global fusion.