Brasilian Skies

Masayoshi Takanaka - Brasilian Skies Blue Vinyl LP Brasilian Skies is a sun-soaked jazz fusion classic from Japanese guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka, originally released in 1978, the album blends Takanaka’s bright electric guitar tone with Brazilian-inspired samba, bossa nova, funk, disco, and smooth jazz textures. Recorded across Rio de Janeiro, Los Angeles, and Japan, Brasilian Skies captures the tropical, joyful sound that helped make Takanaka a cult favorite among fans of Japanese jazz fusion and city pop. Highlights include the breezy title track “Brasilian Skies,” the energetic opener “Beleza Pura,” the playful “Star Wars Samba,” and the groove-heavy fan favorite “Disco B.” This blue vinyl pressing is a great pick for collectors, Japanese import fans, city pop listeners, and anyone looking for a bright, feel-good instrumental record with world-class guitar work. Album Details Artist: Masayoshi Takanaka Title: Brasilian Skies Format: Vinyl LP Vinyl Color: Blue Vinyl Genre: Jazz Fusion, Japanese Jazz, City Pop, Brazilian Jazz Style: Samba, Bossa Nova, Funk, Disco, Instrumental Original Release Year: 1978 Tracklist Side Track Title Length A 1 Beleza Pura 7:53 A 2 Brasilian Skies 5:53 A 3 Nights 4:54 A 4 I Remember Clifford 5:25 B 1 Star Wars Samba 3:45 B 2 Disco B 6:40 B 3 Funky Holo Holo Bird 6:15 B 4 Izu Amanatsu Natto Uri 7:02