Japanese Jazz Toshiyuki Miyama & His New Herd Modern Jazz Masterpieces / Modern Jukebox 2 LP Record Set Compilation albums featuring jazz masterpieces. ■ Modern Jazz Masterpieces Nippon Columbia SW7053 July 1, 1976 A 1965 album featuring modern jazz standards. Arrangements by Koichiro Yamaki and Hiroshi Takami. Includes 12 jazz standards such as "BLUES MARCH FOR EUROPE NO.1," a number by Benny Golson, co-leader of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, which starts powerfully with Akira Ishikawa's drums. Reissued in 1976 as part of the "Glorious Japanese Jazz 1500" series. ★ There is a linear crack (approx. 20 cm) on the spine of the jacket. ■ Modern Jukebox Nippon Columbia SW7059 1977 A 1965 album by "Toshiyuki Miyama & His New Herd," a prestigious big band representing Japan with numerous masterpieces. This big band album features standards such as Take Five, Blue Rondo à la Turk, Hello Dolly, The Girl from Ipanema, Ain't That Lovin' You Baby, Love, House of the Rising Sun, Goldfinger, Yeah Yeah Yeah / Cool, Black Orpheus, and Georgia On My Mind. It's a masterpiece of standards that is also satisfying as a big band album. Take Five, Goldfinger, The Girl from Ipanema, and Black Orpheus, in particular, seem useful for lounge settings. Released as the third phase of "Glorious Japanese Jazz." ◎ Please check the photos for the tracklist. ◎ Purchased new about 50 years ago. The vinyl bag was removed, and the records were stored in a shelved cabinet. There is some age-related deterioration (scuffs, yellowing, stains, creases). ★ The lower right corner of the back jacket has been blacked out. ◎ The white line in the center of the record photo is a reflection from the camera and is not actually present. ◎ The records have been played and confirmed to play without skipping or noisy scratches. ◎ Please ask any questions or concerns in the comment section. We will answer to the best of our ability. ◎ We accept combined purchases. Thank you for looking.