J-Jazz (Japanese Jazz)

Man, I really think I might need to get back on the BBE J-Jazz train.

I bought the first 6 releases in the series, 2018 through to 2020, and absolutely love them. Plus the first 3 compilations. When they released Shintaro Quintet - Evolution I remember it being a pain to find here at a decent price, then Kohsuke Mine - First ‎came out with the same thing happening.

I think I might re-listen to each and maybe I will find some deals on the others along the way.
Just go to the BBE store! When I went I bought so many of their jazz reissues that they gave me a discount 😂
 
Man, I really think I might need to get back on the BBE J-Jazz train.

I bought the first 6 releases in the series, 2018 through to 2020, and absolutely love them. Plus the first 3 compilations. When they released Shintaro Quintet - Evolution I remember it being a pain to find here at a decent price, then Kohsuke Mine - First ‎came out with the same thing happening.

I think I might re-listen to each and maybe I will find some deals on the others along the way.

I am late too, last I bought was At The Room 427 so I am missing 6. It will hurt the day I'll Skalap and buy them all at once. Meanwhile there will be the fourth compilation and I'll complete the serie buying this too :

 
I am late too, last I bought was At The Room 427 so I am missing 6. It will hurt the day I'll Skalap and buy them all at once. Meanwhile there will be the fourth compilation and I'll complete the serie buying this too :

That is wild haha. The pairing of records and whiskey makes sense but is also pretty funny to me. That’s still for sale for $400 on the company’s website
 
That is wild haha. The pairing of records and whiskey makes sense but is also pretty funny to me. That’s still for sale for $400 on the company’s website

Yup it's a really cool idea actually. Japanese have some of the best whiskey in the world according to specialists. Still, too rich for my blood even though I love both J-Jazz and Japanese whiskey. Maybe they'll have to put it on sale someday with a 50% discount and I'll grab one. I checked once and remember shipping was pretty expensive too. Anyway, it also makes a great gift and if you guys don't know my birthday is on April 19th.

 
Yup it's a really cool idea actually. Japanese have some of the best whiskey in the world according to specialists. Still, too rich for my blood even though I love both J-Jazz and Japanese whiskey. Maybe they'll have to put it on sale someday with a 50% discount and I'll grab one. I checked once and remember shipping was pretty expensive too. Anyway, it also makes a great gift and if you guys don't know my birthday is on April 19th.


My birthday is feb 20th so if you order now it might arrive in time 😉
 
Anyone purchase from HMV Japan? Actual shipping costs for my order were way more than the quoted/estimated (9,200 JPY vs 5,400 JPY). I expected a little variance, but not that much - that's the equivalent of shipping 15 items vs. 6 items according to their chart.
 
Anyone purchase from HMV Japan? Actual shipping costs for my order were way more than the quoted/estimated (9,200 JPY vs 5,400 JPY). I expected a little variance, but not that much - that's the equivalent of shipping 15 items vs. 6 items according to their chart.
Yes you need to check off the option to have them let you know actual shipping costs before buying. Their shipping has gone crazy and CDJapan is usually a much better deal. Or order through discogs like @Skalap said
 
Did you try the same order but through Discogs? Their account is Achetez des disques vinyles et CDs de recordshopshibuya sur la Marketplace Discogs

Yes you need to check off the option to have them let you know actual shipping costs before buying. Their shipping has gone crazy and CDJapan is usually a much better deal. Or order through discogs like @Skalap said

Yeah, I totally missed that notification option during checkout. Their shipping estimates on discogs look like it’s more accurate, but local sales tax kills it for me. That’s why I placed the order through their web store. I’ve bought from CDJapan before, but HMV seems to have better selection.

Still ends up cheaper than anywhere else, but I just need to take it into account next time. Also, well worth it when they have their “coupon” deals - they had 20% over the weekend that I’ll use for some upcoming releases.
 
Yeah, I totally missed that notification option during checkout. Their shipping estimates on discogs look like it’s more accurate, but local sales tax kills it for me. That’s why I placed the order through their web store. I’ve bought from CDJapan before, but HMV seems to have better selection.

Still ends up cheaper than anywhere else, but I just need to take it into account next time. Also, well worth it when they have their “coupon” deals - they had 20% over the weekend that I’ll use for some upcoming releases.
$70 shipping though 😅
 
$70 shipping though 😅
I know 😭. But even with that, it’s still ended up at $40 per album. Dusty Groove has imports start at $42 usually, plus Chicago tax is 10.25%. It would’ve been even better if the estimated shipping was more accurate, but lesson learned.
 
New reissue serie and the first bunch includes the amazing and impossible to find Primitive Community released by Toshiaki Yokota :

 
Thanks Sir !
New reissue serie and the first bunch includes the amazing and impossible to find Primitive Community released by Toshiaki Yokota :

 
Just noticed that Isao Suzuki plays on next RSD exclusive release of Art Blakey

 
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New reissue serie and the first bunch includes the amazing and impossible to find Primitive Community released by Toshiaki Yokota :


Second part :

 
Second part :

Awesome! Have you ever heard the last one? I did a little googling and it seems like it’s actually Memories of Lyllyan but I couldn’t find it on Discogs or find any clips.
 
Awesome! Have you ever heard the last one? I did a little googling and it seems like it’s actually Memories of Lyllyan but I couldn’t find it on Discogs or find any clips.
It's pretty much easy listening/lounge piano type thing. You will hear it plenty when you get in a retirement home, so don't rush.
 
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