Shining

Shining by Native Son is a vibrant jazz-funk masterpiece. This fourth studio album captures technical yet accessible fusion that defined Japanese jazz's golden era. Featuring Takehiro Honda's Fender Rhodes and synth work alongside Kohsuke Mine's soaring tenor saxophone, the album shines with impeccable musicianship. Hiroshi Murakami's drums and Romy Kinoshita's electric bass lock into a tight, unshakeable groove. The production is bright and polished, blending traditional jazz improvisation with slick early 1980s electronic textures. Perfect for sun-drenched, driving listening—ideal for a coastal highway soundtrack.