• A vinyl record album cover for Takeshi Ito's 'Dear Friends' (ディア・フレンズ) wrapped in clear plastic, set against a solid gray background.

Takeshi Itoh

Dear Hearts

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NM-
MEDIA
  • NM
YEAr
  • 1984
COUNTRY
Japan
extras
  • Top-cap Obi, Insert, First Pressing, Still In Shrink
IF YOU LIKE
  • Jazz, Fusion, T-SQUARE, Masato Honda, Naoya Matsuoka
Takeshi Itoh’s 1984 debut solo album, Dear Hearts, is a masterclass in mid-80s Japanese jazz-fusion and West Coast AOR, delivering a sun-drenched soundtrack that feels tailor-made for a coastal drive. Backed by an elite lineup of American session legends—including Nathan East, John Robinson, and Jerry Hey—the T-Square saxophonist seamlessly blends his soaring, expressive alto saxophone leads with immaculate, sophisticated pop production. Standout tracks like the breezy "On Ventura Blvd" and a lush cover of "This Masquerade" showcase a perfect balance between smooth jazz-funk grooves and polished, melodic hooks.