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STOMU YAMASH`TA ~ THE MAN FROM THE EAST ESOTERIC 2082 (Barcode: 5013929718227) ~ JAPAN ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1972 Released: 2008 Japanese percussionist / composer Stomu Yamash`taFind albums by this artist settled in England in 1972, after studying music in his native country and later in the USA. He worked mainly as a composer for theatre music, but his signing as a recording artist for the IslandFind albums on this label label brought his work to the attention of a wider audience. This album was his 2nd release for the label, recorded with a Jazz oriented ensemble called Red Buddha TheatreFind albums by this artist, featuring bassist Alyn RossFind albums by this artist, saxophonist Robin ThompsonFind albums by this artist, drummer Morris PertFind albums by this artist, guitarist Gary BoyleFind albums by this artist and others. The music is a wonderful fusion of Western and Far Eastern elements as well as many cross genre excursions, from atmospheric ambient to high spirited Jazz-Rock Fusion. One track from this album were later included as part of the soundtrack of the movie "The Man Who Fell to Earth", starring David BowieFind albums by this artist, which made this album a sought after collector´s item.

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