{"product_id":"masabumi-kikuchi-quintet-end-for-the-beginning-lp-black-vinyl","title":"Masabumi Kikuchi Quintet - End For The Beginning LP (Black Vinyl)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is preorder item, expected shipping date February 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to 2 copies per person.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__selling-points fw-demi xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressed on black vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA work of striking conviction and emotional resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the defining achievements of Kikuchi's career\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJapanese import - no cancellation policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 352px; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/3qXhDRHGsc2BPUv7L3hZuI?utm_source=oembed\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0; border-radius: 12px;\" allowfullscreen allow=\"clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; fullscreen *; picture-in-picture *;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecorded just before Masabumi Kikuchi’s departure for the United States, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd For The Beginning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures a pivotal moment in the career of one of Japan’s most distinctive jazz pianists. Both a statement of determination and a musical farewell, this remarkable album documents an artist standing on the threshold of a new chapter in his life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenowned for his singular artistic vision and international stature, Kikuchi relocated to New York in 1973. Recorded shortly before his move, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd For The Beginning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preserves a studio live performance presented before an invited audience, capturing the intensity and immediacy of a defining moment in his musical journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving explored electric instruments and unconventional ensembles in his earlier work, Kikuchi returned here to a more traditional jazz configuration, featuring a two-horn frontline backed by a piano trio. The album consists entirely of five original compositions, showcasing his exceptional talent as both a pianist and composer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe anticipation of departure lends the performances a remarkable sense of urgency, while an underlying feeling of farewell brings emotional depth to the music. Standout pieces such as “Shuuu,” “GinKai,” and “Green Dance” unfold with striking intensity, lyrical sensitivity, and expressive power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compelling blend of technical mastery, emotional resonance, and artistic conviction, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd For The Beginning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stands as one of Masabumi Kikuchi’s defining works, capturing his musical vision at a crucial turning point in his career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRecord Label:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal Music Japan \u003cspan\u003ePROZ-7934\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarcode: \u003cspan\u003e4988031927656\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA1\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDrizzling Rain = 驟雨\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA2\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGin-Kai = 銀界\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eB1\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdmire, But Detest = 賞賛と嫌悪\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eB2\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBell = ベル\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eB3\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGreen Dance = グリーン・ダンス\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54305237696840,"sku":null,"price":58.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/6386\/4515\/files\/MasabumiKikuchiQuintet-EndForTheBeginningLP_BlackVinyl.png?v=1791982369","url":"https:\/\/plasticstone.net\/products\/masabumi-kikuchi-quintet-end-for-the-beginning-lp-black-vinyl","provider":"Plastic Stone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}