East Plants is an album by Takeo Moriyama, released in 2018. East Plants includes a.o. the following tracks: ā??East Plantsā?, ā??Takeā?, ā??Kagelouā?, ā??Kazeā? and more. The album is a jazz CD. -
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Recorded Sep. 8 - 9 1983, CBS/Sony Roppongi Studio "A"
"East Plants" is a CD release by the visionary Japanese jazz drummer and bandleader Takeo Moriyama, issued by the reissue-specialist label BBE Music. The album captures Moriyama's highly dynamic, spiritual approach to jazz, driven by powerful, polyrhythmic drumming, deep modal harmonies and an intense, almost trance-like group interaction. Across the recording, you hear long-form pieces that build patiently from quiet, reflective passages into explosive climaxes, combining the freedom of avant-garde jazz with a strong melodic and rhythmic core that remains accessible and emotionally direct.
The sound aesthetic of "East Plants" is strongly rooted in 1970s and 1980s Japanese jazz: warm, organic recording, acoustic instruments at the forefront and an almost live-in-the-studio feel. Piano, bass and saxophone weave intricate lines around Moriyama's drums, which often act as a melodic voice rather than just a timekeeper. The result is an album that will appeal to lovers of spiritual jazz, deep jazz and collectors of rare Japanese recordings who appreciate both technical virtuosity and meditative depth.
Takeo Moriyama is regarded as one of Japan's most important jazz drummers, known for his intense yet lyrical playing and his long-standing work as both sideman and bandleader. Over the decades, he has built a strong reputation within the Japanese jazz scene and among international collectors, especially for his spiritually charged albums and powerful live performances. His music is frequently rediscovered by new generations of listeners through high-quality reissues such as this one.
BBE Music is a UK-based label renowned for carefully curated reissues, deep-digging compilations and new releases in the fields of jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop and global music. The company stands for audiophile sound quality, detailed liner notes and respectful treatment of original artworks and recordings. With releases ranging from cult jazz albums to influential DJ-culture titles, BBE Music has become a trusted name for music lovers and collectors who value quality, depth and authenticity in their collections.
Modern
32.382
- AcidJazz/DanceJazz 106- Avantgarde/Free 982- Bebop 109- Bossa Nova 341- Cool 75- Hard Bop 155- Jazz Rock/Fusion 748- Latin Jazz 1.000- Other Modern Jazz 27.397- PopJazz/SmoothJazz 798- World-&Ethno-Ja. 448
