Saga

Released in 1985, Saga is a rare and celebrated Japanese fusion and jazz-funk album by composer, producer, and trumpeter Ichiro Nitta working alongside his brass-fusion ensemble, Horn Spectrum. Known for its cinematic scope, energetic arrangements, and rich blend of synthesizer textures with powerful horn lines, the album features standout atmospheric tracks like the title cut "Saga," "Attack The Evil," and "Kira Kira Boshi wa Tundra no Kanata". It showcases the peak studio wizardry of Japan's 1980s crossover-fusion movement, bridging electronic pop-funk styling with high-octane instrumental performances.