On a Summer Day / The September Wind is a radiant fusion masterpiece that perfectly captures the golden warmth and wistful serenity of late-summer Japan. Blending Latin jazz rhythms, smooth fusion textures, and Naoya Matsuoka’s lyrical piano touch, the EP feels like an endless sunset drive along the coast — vibrant yet reflective. Both tracks glow with immaculate musicianship and elegant production, where breezy percussion and melodic keyboards intertwine with a sense of effortless sophistication. Matsuoka balances technical precision with emotional depth, evoking both the joy of summer’s height and the gentle melancholy of its passing. It’s a timeless, sun-kissed journey — smooth, soulful, and unmistakably evocative of Japan’s finest fusion era.
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SLEEVE: NM- MEDIA: NM- YEAR: 1985 ORIGIN: Japan EXTRAS: Obi, 12" Single
Genre: Japanese, Japanese Jazz, Jazz, Fusion, Contemporary Jazz, Latin Jazz, and Disco