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December 6, 2024
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Sharps and Flats, led by Nobuo Hara, has been a driving force in Japan's big band jazz scene with it's diverse activities and distinctive musicality. Among the many works produced throughout their long career, 'Little Giant' stands out as one of their most iconic albums. Originally released in 1970 as part of Victor's Japanese Jazz series, this album is notable for the participation of renowned composers and arrangers such as Masao Yagi, Kiyoshi Yamaya, Norio Maeda, and Masahiko Sato.

Tracklist:
  • 1. Little Giant
  • 2. Patterns
  • 3. Dark Horse
  • 4. Elegy for a Duck
  • 5. Orbit 8:11
  • 6. Flute Salad
  • 7. Flexibility
  • 8. Miss Fine