Banji Kaicho presents:

204: Masahiko Satoh 佐藤允彦

 

Closing out November on a high note, we celebrate the genius, relentless dedication, and profound influence of Japanese jazz pianist Masahiko Satoh.

Since his debut in Akira Miyazawa’s band in 1962, Satoh has crafted a career that stands among the most remarkable in Japanese jazz history. His late ’60s and early ‘70s work is especially untouchable—introducing electronic elements into free jazz, leading and arranging experimental big bands, igniting fusion projects of all kinds, and composing iconic scores including Belladonna of Sadness and themes for Japanese TV shows. During this period, everything he undertook transformed into a now highly sought-after masterpiece. Even after five decades, Satoh continues to be a versatile and forward-thinking artist, consistently shaping and expanding his enduring legacy.

Capturing everything he’s contributed to Japanese jazz is nearly impossible, but today’s show offers a glimpse into his immense artistry. For Satoh, it’s truly a boundless world to explore. 1PM on @wrir97.3fm and wrir.org 🧠🎹

Photo from “JAZZ-21″project Web Page (http://kanazawajazz.org/)

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Time: November 25 - 9:00:16 am

• Masahiko Satoh, “ジャズの歴史”

  from アフリカからアフリカへ / 原爆小景

  HEm - 1976

Time: November 25 - 9:10:14 am

• Masahiko Sato Trio, “Movement No.4”

  from Deformation

  Express - 1969

Time: November 25 - 9:16:27 am

• Albert Mangelsdorff, Masahiko Sato, Peter Warren, Allen Blairman, “Voices, Noises, Lungs 'N' Tongues Strings And Things”

  from Spontaneous

  Enja Records - 1972

Time: November 25 - 9:27:29 am

• Masahiko Sato Trio, “Route 29E”

  from Penetration

  Toshiba Records - 1972

Time: November 25 - 9:46:02 am

• Jean-Luc Ponty & Masahiko Sato, “Golden Green”

  from Astrorama

  Liberty - 1970

Time: November 25 - 10:01:31 am

• Masahiko Satoh, “Meteor インストルメンタル編 (Instrumental Version)”

  from イメージテーマ メテオ = Image Theme Meteor

  CBS/Sony - 1979

Time: November 25 - 10:04:52 am
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  Masahiko Satoh, “My Weary Days”

  from Pavane Lachrymae

  Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd./NIPPONOPHONE - 1978

Time: November 25 - 10:06:27 am
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  Masahiko Satoh, “Corona Wa Shichi Jifu Roku Man Ni Hyaku”

  from Magnolia No Ki

  Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd./NIPPONOPHONE - 1977

Time: November 25 - 10:10:01 am
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  Electro Keyboard Orchestra, “The African Dawn”

  from Electro Keyboard Orchestra

  Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd./NIPPONOPHONE - 1975

Time: November 25 - 10:19:36 am
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  Masahiko Satoh, “Take It Easy”

  from Belladonna

  Finders Keepers Records - 2015

Time: November 25 - 10:23:54 am
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  Masahiko Satoh, “The Plague Reins”

  from Belladonna EP

  Finders Keepers Records - 2021

Time: November 25 - 10:28:45 am
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  Masahiko Satoh, “Yashi No Mi”

  from Switched on East

  Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd./NIPPONOPHONE - 1971

Time: November 25 - 10:31:33 am
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  Masahiko Satoh, “Somethin' Goin On”

  from Bridge Over Troubled Water

  Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd./NIPPONOPHONE - 1971

Time: November 25 - 10:37:29 am
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  Masahiko Satoh, “Face 2”

  from Amalgamation 恍惚の昭和元禄

  Liberty - 1971

Time: November 25 - 11:01:04 am

• Midori Takada & Masahiko Satoh, “Iron Paradise”

  from Lunar Cruise

  Epic - 1990

Time: November 25 - 11:05:17 am

• Ton•Klami, “Link 3”

  from In Moers

  Ninety-One - 1993

Time: November 25 - 11:13:56 am

• Masahiko Sato Trio, “Michelle”

  from Palladium

  Express - 1969

Time: November 25 - 11:30:20 am

• Masahiko Satoh, “Fallout”

  from All-In All-Out

  Openskye - 1979

Time: November 25 - 11:37:27 am
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  Masahiko Satoh & Toshiyuki Miyama and His New Herd, “Ni”

  from Yamataifu

  Universal Music LLC - 1972

Time: November 25 - 11:50:20 am

• Masahiko Satoh And Medical Sugar Bank, “Nebulous Suspicion”

  from MSB

  Openskye - 1980

Time: November 25 - 11:56:41 am

• Masahiko Satoh, “千恵・愛と真実 (雨の日の罠) = Chie, Ai To Shijitsu (Ame No Hi No Wana)”

  from Kayobi No Onna = [佐藤允彦女を奏う - 火曜日の女]

  Toho Records - 1970

Freddie J    Banji Kaicho    November 25th, 2024

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