Anthology 4 (2-disc set) (SHM-CD) [Included in INPOST Issue 07]

Product Description

【SHM-CD】

The latest chapter in the "BLUE GIANT" series!

The sixth installment in the hugely popular compilation series under the name "MOMENTUM"

●Following the Japanese edition "BLUE GIANT," the European edition "BLUE GIANT SUPREME," and the American edition "BLUE GIANT EXPLORER," the latest chapter in the series, "BLUE GIANT MOMENTUM," depicts the protagonist, Dai Miyamoto, beginning his activities in New York, the heartland of jazz. This sixth installment is the first compilation based on the original work in approximately six years since "SUPREME," released in 2018.

●In addition to a newly recorded version of the original song "MOMENTUM," composed by pianist Yukinori Sawabe in the story, recorded by the up-and-coming pianist Julius Rodriguez, the album focuses on the "diversity of jazz" that Dai Miyamoto encounters in New York, compiling classic and new jazz masterpieces. A compilation album that can be enjoyed by both jazz fans and beginners.

●Features a newly drawn jacket illustration by the author, Shinichi Ishizuka, and an original manga drawn exclusively for this release. Furthermore, it includes liner notes by the original author, NUMBER 8, making it a must-have for "BLUE GIANT" fans.

Supervision & Music Selection: Shinichi Ishizuka

【Product Specifications】 ・Sleeve case featuring the main visual drawn by Mr. Ishizuka ・Booklet and design using illustrations from the original work ・Includes 10 pages of newly drawn manga ・Liner notes by NUMBER 8, the screenwriter of the anime film and the original author from "MOMENTUM" onwards

Media reviews and more

Following the Japanese arc "BLUE GIANT," the European arc "BLUE GIANT SUPREME," and the American arc "BLUE GIANT EXPLORER," the latest chapter in the series, "BLUE GIANT MOMENTUM," sees protagonist Dai Miyamoto finally beginning his activities in New York, the heartland of jazz. This fifth compilation, based on the original work, is the first in approximately six years since "SUPREME" released in 2018. This album features a newly recorded version of "MOMENTUM," an original song composed by the character pianist Yukinori Sawabe, performed by the up-and-coming pianist Julius Rodriguez. It also focuses on the "diversity of jazz" that the protagonist, Dai Miyamoto, encounters in New York, compiling classic and contemporary jazz masterpieces. This album is sure to be enjoyed by both jazz fans and beginners alike. (C)RS SHM-CD