Jiro Inagaki and Soul Media - In The Groove LP (PURE Clear Vinyl)
This is Preorder. Estimated ship date is early September 2026.
Limited to 2 copies per person
- Recorded in 1973
- Rock, jazz, and funk fusion
- Pressed on uncolored virgin vinyl
Polished jazz meets forged rock and razor-sharp funk on In The Groove—a defining statement from Jiro Inagaki and his band Soul Media.
Formed in 1969 with a vision to merge jazz and rock, Soul Media took a bold step forward with this 1973 recording. Here, the precision of jazz leads the charge, while rock elements are refined into a sharper edge and funk injects momentum, elasticity, and raw groove. The result is a sound that moves beyond traditional labels like jazz-rock or fusion—something stronger, sleeker, and effortlessly cool.
Often seen as Soul Media’s answer to The Crusaders, In The Groove captures a turning point. Inspired by their deepening connection to funk and groove, the band channels a “refined black feeling” that would shape their evolution and lead directly toward their landmark work, Funky Stuff.
Record Label:
Nippon Columbia HMJY236
Barcode: 4549767375618
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