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*About BETTER DAYS label…
An avant-garde pop label that led the music scene from 1977 to 1984.
Produced internationally acclaimed solo albums such as Ryuichi Sakamoto's "Thousand Knives," which broke out worldwide in 1978 with YMO, and other artists representing Japan such as Kazumi Watanabe.
It became a pioneer of crossover sound and quickly became a legendary label.
This year marks its 40th anniversary, and it is now beginning to be highly evaluated overseas as club music.

【Kazumi Watanabe】
Guitarist, composer, producer.
Born in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo in 1953. A top jazz guitarist that Japan proudly boasts to the world, both in name and reality.
Debuted with a shocking album at age 17.
Since the emergence of this extraordinary genius guitarist, which caused a stir, for 45 years, he has continuously created cutting-edge instrumental music and active on the front lines.
With his fast-paced, captivating improvisations and rich melodies, and by meticulously combining technical skills, he imbues each sound with expressive richness, creating a unique presence.
`79, starting with the legendary all-star band formed with Ryuichi Sakamoto, Watanabe's name became world-famous through participation in YMO's world tour.
He led the field as an icon of jazz fusion, exemplified by the record-breaking hit album of 1980.
He has performed with many musicians who have left a mark in history, both domestic and international, and has held concerts worldwide.
Currently, he is active in various jazz fusion projects, releasing albums in a series centered on acoustic solo work, touring live, and being invited to overseas festivals for solo and project performances, balancing activities domestically and abroad.
Utilizing his innate improvisational talent, he has built a unique world in composition and arrangement.
His commissioned works from the classical guitar world have also been well received.
His activities extend to producing stage music, providing performances for film music, and more.
In recent years, his pursuits include
performing with orchestras centered around his work, arranging and performing with three guitars, driven by a relentless pursuit and love for the guitar.
He writes essays, appears frequently on TV and radio, and advocates for “one citizen, one instrument,” contributing broadly to music culture. He is a visiting professor at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Jazz Course.

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In May 1979, immediately after completing "KYLYN," a limited-time all-star band of nine members conducted a nationwide tour at 15 locations. During this tour, the "KYLYN" project was born at Roppongi PIT INN, and a three-day live recording from June 15 to 17 was released as a two-disc set. (C)RS