Primrose

Hiromasa Suzuki, the Japanese pianist known as "Colgen," carved a distinctive path through 1970s music. While celebrated for jazz-fusion experiments with traditional Japanese instruments and funk-oriented work alongside peers Yuji Ohno and Hideo Ichikawa, Suzuki also pursued a deeper interest in modal jazz. Primrose, released in 1978 on the Union label, showcases this refined direction—a contemplative exploration of jazz's harmonic possibilities, featuring bassist Nobuyoshi Ino and drummer Steve Jackson. An essential listen for those seeking understated sophistication within the broader context of Suzuki's prolific career.