pandagolff - ALTERNATIVE TAKES

pandagolff - ALTERNATIVE TAKES

Live arranged version of previously released tracks, recorded in a single take on open-reel tape. The recording weas done at GOK sounds.
veröffentlicht am 13. Januar 2026

Guitar ＆ Vo: Machiko
Bass: Eisuke Shiroyama
Drums: Hidenori Noguchi 

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Reiko Yamamoto - TEMPUS FUGIT

Reiko Yamamoto - TEMPUS FUGIT

The debut album Tempus Fugit by vibraphone trailblazer Reiko Yamamoto returns in a newly remastered edition. Showcasing Yamamoto’s mastery of the instrument’s mystical resonance, the album has been further refined by Stefano Amerio’s expert touch. Known for his precision in capturing sound detail, Amerio brings new allure to the vibraphone, a favorite among audiophiles, revealing its full potential in this stunning reissue.

veröffentlicht am 10. März 2021 
https://reikoyamamotojp.bandcamp.com/album/tempus-fugit
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Max Roach - Deeds, Not Words

Max Roach - Deeds, Not Words

Deeds, Not Words is a 1958 hard bop album by legendary jazz drummer Max Roach, released on the Riverside label. It was recorded on September 4, 1958, in New York City. 

The album mixes standards with originals, showcasing Roach’s melodic drumming, intricate rhythms, and the ensemble’s chemistry. “Conversation” stands out as a highlight for its precision and innovation in unaccompanied drumming. 

https://craftrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/deeds-not-words-mono-mix

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Pizzicato Five - The International Playboy & Playgirl Record

Pizzicato Five - The International Playboy & Playgirl Record

This release came after "Happy End of the World" and marked a stylistic shift for the duo of Yasuharu Konishi and vocalist Maki Nomiya. It moved toward moodier, more introspective sounds with lush orchestrations, harpsichords, multi-part harmonies, and influences from soft-rock arrangers like Curt Boettcher and Jimmy Webb—while retaining their signature playful, kitschy pop charm. 

https://pizzicatofive.bandcamp.com/music
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Jun Iida - Bellflower

Jun Iida - Bellflower

Music composed by Jun Iida (Jun Iida Music)
except (3) by Nujabes (Mr Bongo, PRS)

PERFORMERS:
Jun Iida - trumpet, vocals
Chris McCarthy - piano & Rhodes
Giulio Xavier Cetto - bass
Jongkuk Kim - drums
Masami Kuroki - guitar
Takafumi Nikaido - congas (5)
Zelda Harris - vocals (6)
veröffentlicht am 19. Juni 2026

Produced by Jun Iida
Recorded by Todd Carder at The Bunker Studio, Brooklyn, NY
September 5-6, 2025
Mixed & mastered by Rich Breen, Dogmatic Sound, Burbank, CA
Band photo by Prisca Edwards
Front cover photo by Rengim Mutevellioglu
Cover design & layout by John Bishop 

Trumpeter, composer, educator, and recording artist Jun Iida has established
himself as a highly sought after musician, performing extensively throughout the U.S. and Japan.

Iida has an approach to composing and arranging that is appealing and unexpected with his subtle
amalgamation of contemporary jazz, blues, pop, hip-hop, soul, and classical music

https://www.juniidamusic.com/
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R.E.M. - Monster (Remastered)

R.E.M. - Monster (Remastered)

 
R.E.M. founding members Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe played their first show on April 5, 1980, at a friend’s birthday party in an abandoned church in Athens, Georgia. From that point forward until 2011 when they decided to call it a day, the band released fifteen albums, toured the world, won multiple Grammys, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and have left a lasting legacy of great songs that defined an era.  We invite you to visit the following sites to learn more about R.E.M.’s rich thirty-one year history. https://remhq.com/history/

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https://remhq.bandcamp.com/album/monster-remastered
https://www.youtube.com/user/remhq

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Sonny Rollins - Freedom Weaver: The 1959 European Tour Recordings

Sonny Rollins - Freedom Weaver: The 1959 European Tour Recordings

Freedom Weaver: The 1959 European Tour Recordings is the first official release of the 'Saxophone Colossus' Sonny Rollins’ European tour in 1959 with bassist Henry Grimes, and drummers Pete La Roca, Kenny Clarke and Joe Harris. Available previously only as a bootleg release, this is the first official release in cooperation with Sonny Rollins and released as a deluxe 4-LP box set and 3-CD set. 

Freedom Weaver includes an elaborate booklet with rare photos by Ed van der Elsken, Jean-Pierre Leloir, Bob Parent and many others; lead liners by jazz scholar Bob Blumenthal, and new interviews with Rollins himself, Branford Marsalis, James Carter, Joe Lovano, James Brandon Lewis and Peter Brötzmann. Mastered by the legendary mastering engineer Bernie Grundman.
 

Sonny Rollins – tenor saxophone
Henry Grimes – bass
Pete La Roca, Joe Harris, Kenny Clarke – drums 

https://sonnyrollins.bandcamp.com/album/freedom-weaver-the-1959-european-tour-recordings

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Miriam Makeba - The Magnificent Miriam Makeba 1966

Miriam Makeba - The Magnificent Miriam Makeba 1966

This album showcases Makeba’s powerful, versatile voice and her blend of traditional African sounds with contemporary styles of the era. It came during a significant period in her career, following her international breakthrough and exile from South Africa due to her anti-apartheid activism.

https://miriammakeba.bandcamp.com/album/the-magnificent-miriam-makeba

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Shake My Days - Cider At Dusk – Youth Sessions

Shake My Days - Cider At Dusk – Youth Sessions

Cider At Dusk – Youth Sessions is a special Bandcamp-exclusive release from Shake My Days.
Featuring alternate Youth Sessions versions of “Cider At Dusk” and “Drawings Of Youth,” alongside the original recordings, this collection offers a rare glimpse into how the songs evolved.
Included with purchase is an exclusive 26-page Production Notes booklet featuring photographs, lyrics, recording notes, session details, and commentary from the making of Youth Sessions.
Thank you for supporting independent music.
veröffentlicht am 13. Juni 2026

Performed by Shake My Days
Vocal: Mitsuki
Guitars, Keyboards, Programming: Showky Saezawa

Lyrics, Music, Arrangement, Recording, Mixing and Production:
Showky Saezawa
Photography:
PALMTONE RECORDS
© 2026 PALMTONE RECORDS 

Shake My Days is a pop unit known for blending nostalgia with a fresh sound.
Their music incorporates elements of British rock, city pop, and indie pop, earning praise not only in Japan but also from listeners around the world.

https://shakemydays.bandcamp.com/music
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ReRun Lance - Miss Her

ReRun Lance - Miss Her

The first album with 6 songs by ReRun Lance. Recorded from 2023, mixed and mastered in 2024. Engineered by hideki_itooo at studio freeslow in Chuo-Rinkan, Yamato, Kanagawa. Includes newly recorded "Largo" and "Table"

Cover art by Norio Kozima.
Yuko Has: vocals and guitar
Rika: bass, whistle (Track 3), e-bow (Track 2), chorus (Track 1 and 3)
Chisaki Taguchi: drums, chorus (Track 1 and 3) 

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https://rerunlance.bandcamp.com/album/miss-her
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https://www.youtube.com/@rerunlanceofficial

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Sonny Rollins - Way Out West

Sonny Rollins - Way Out West

Way Out West is a landmark 1957 jazz album by tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins. It's widely regarded as one of his greatest recordings and a classic of the hard bop era.
 

Recorded: March 7, 1957, at Contemporary Records Studio in Los Angeles.

https://sonnyrollins.bandcamp.com/album/way-out-west

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Akiko Nakamura - Part 1

Akiko Nakamura - Part 1

Born in Chiba prefecture on January 3, 1948, Akiko Nakamura gained notoriety as a singer and actress during the 1960s and 1970s. Starting as a beauty pageant contestant, she soon ventured into music, taking inspiration from the garage rock of the late 1960s. She rose to fame in Japan thanks to her "Hit Album", released in 1968 on King Records and available here: 180g-soundfuji.bandcamp.com/album/hit-album . This album was a huge success in the country and contributed to her national popularity.

Nakamura thus established herself as a major figure on the Japanese pop scene of the Showa era. Alongside her musical career, she appeared in several films and television series. Her elegant and modern style had a profound influence on Japanese pop culture in the 1960s and 1970s. 

https://180g-soundfuji.bandcamp.com/album/akiko-nakamura-part-1

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Sachi Hayasaka - BLACK OUT

Sachi Hayasaka - BLACK OUT

A studio recording of Black Out, founded by Hayasaka. The tenor saxophone was changed from Naruyoshi Kikuchi to Tetsuro Kawashima, and Eiichi Hayashi also returned from baritone saxophone to alto saxophone.After four years of activity, the band disbanded, and this was the last album.
 

Sachi Hayasaka Alt & Sop Sax
Eiichi Hayashi Alt & Sop Sax
Tetsuro Kawashima Tenor & Sop. Sax
Ryuichi Yoshida Baritone Sax
Toshiki Nagata Bass 

https://sachihayasaka.site/
https://sachihayasaka.bandcamp.com/album/black-out
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the Floppy-Pinkies - Bells From The Bottom

the Floppy-Pinkies - Bells From The Bottom

 
Bells From The Bottom is the acclaimed 2024 album by the-floppy-pinkies, a melodic pop-punk band from Tokyo. The 10-track record—released in March 2024—delivers energetic, 90s-style punk and includes popular tracks like "Umbrella," "One More Time," and "Bayside High School".

https://the-floppy-pinkies.bandcamp.com/
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Spinning Plums - Spinning Hours

Spinning Plums - Spinning Hours

Spinning Plums will release their 2nd EP “Spinning Hours” on March 18.
The EP includes four tracks in total, featuring the new songs “Spacy” and “YOTTEKE☆SOKONOKE.”
Also included is “Monochrome Syndrome,” a staple of their live performances—an addictive track where a catchy refrain intersects with a melancholic, urban-tinged melody. The music video is scheduled to be released soon.

A five-piece band active mainly in Tokyo. The beautiful harmony of twin male and female vocalists intersects with the sounds of musical instruments from diverse backgrounds over a gentle roar that includes the sparkle of indie pop and city pop
https://spinningplums.bandcamp.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/@spinningplums

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