FLYING

Independent shop in BallardDirections

Available from Light in the Attic Records when we last checked, in the last two days. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

A landmark album where Sumiko Yamagata's pure vocals and the Tin Pan Alley family’s playing come together in perfect harmony. This monumental work was fully produced by Takashi Matsumoto, with Shigeru Suzuki serving as sound director. Songs written by an all-star lineup including Haruomi Hosono, Hiroshi Sato, and Ginji Ito are elevated by the airtight groove of top players from the Tin Pan Alley circle. Yamagata Sumiko’s pure voice blooms with fresh clarity within the refined ensemble. Pressed o