As the weather gradually becomes more pleasant and the days seem to get shorter, autumn is the perfect season for anything. In particular, the long autumn nights are a great time to forget about work, unwind from the stresses of daily life, and enjoy reading or listening to your favorite music. How do you plan to enjoy the long autumn nights?


From Sawano Kobo, a label based in Shintenchi, Osaka, that delivers high-quality music from a unique perspective, we present four albums recommended for your "long autumn nights" under the title "Moon Viewing Jazz." Please enjoy a meaningful time listening to wonderful jazz melodies.


—While imagining the indescribable beauty of the sky at dusk…
Left/ Robert Lakatos Trio “Sepia”
As the title "Sepia" suggests, the song is centered around the image of a sepia-toned sunset sky. The contrast between the cool, technically proficient melody and the melancholic atmosphere of the song is its charm.

---Looking up at the night sky, I was once again moved by the beauty of the moon.
Right/ Walter Lang Trio “Moonlight Echoes”
This piece truly evokes the image of a "moonlit night." Though in a major key, it sounds melancholic; new yet somehow nostalgic... The gentle melodies of the piano trio create "moon-viewing jazz."


---Among the four selections, is there a particular masterpiece you'd like me to listen to?
Left/ Barney Wilen, Philippe Petit “Flash Back”
Barney Wilen, a tenor saxophone and guitar duo who were active from the golden age of jazz (1950s-1960s). Their smoky, smooth melodies are deeply moving. This album contains live recordings from 1986.

---The beautiful sounds played by a young trio poised to lead the next generation
Right/ Joel Remmel Trio “Lumekristall”
Rather than familiar standards, the album features a collection of original compositions characterized by their beautiful sound, reminiscent of music played in an art museum. It evokes the image of a slightly chilly night sky.

If you want to listen to great music, why not pay attention to your equipment as well? Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 8th floor = Isetan Men's Residence offers a variety of equipment. You can also try them out, so please feel free to stop by.
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*Various types: 2,571 yen
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