Debut

Takao Uematsu's 1970 debut stands as a landmark release in Japanese jazz history, captured on the prestigious Three Blind Mice label. Recorded in Tokyo during November 1970, this session showcases Uematsu's commanding tenor saxophone across carefully arranged quartet and quintet settings. His playing draws inspiration from Joe Henderson's approach, delivering passionate, exploratory post-bop performances that reveal both technical mastery and emotional depth. An essential listen for collectors of vintage Japanese jazz and anyone seeking authentic, unbridled saxophone work from the era.