empty cell Akira Miyazawa Quartet
The Akira Miyazawa Quartet is a Japanese jazz ensemble led by saxophonist Akira Miyazawa. Their album "Kiso," released in 1970, is considered a pinnacle of Miyazawa's work. The album features tracks "Kiso," "Asama," "Hakuba," and "Hida," reflecting the landscapes of his childhood in Nagano Prefecture. Collaborating on the album were Takeo Moriyama on drums, Yasuo Arakawa on bass guitar, and Masahiko Sato on piano. This album was part of Victor's "Japanese Jazz" series and is regarded as a significant contribution to Japanese jazz.
