Kazumi Watanabe - To Chi Ka
Kazumi Watanabe - To Chi Ka
Japan Original Pressing.
A world-class Japanese jazz-fusion statement with New York muscle, sleek velocity, and total crossover force.
To Chi Ka is one of those albums where Kazumi Watanabe stops sounding like a “Japanese guitarist” in any limited sense and simply hits as a world-class player. With Mike Mainieri producing and a cast including Michael Brecker, Marcus Miller, Tony Levin, Peter Erskine, Steve Jordan, and Warren Bernhardt, the album moves with real New York weight, speed, and precision. It is fusion, but not in a soft background sense — this record has muscle, sharp ensemble attack, and the kind of crossover power that still makes it feel huge.
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About the Condition
About the Condition
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| S (Sealed) | Still sealed in factory wrap. Never played. |
| M (Mint) | Perfect condition. Looks unplayed with no signs of use. Typically used for records that are brand new or opened but never played. |
| EX (Excellent) | Very clean. May have light scuffs or hairline marks, but plays perfectly. |
| VG+ (Very Good Plus) | Minor wear, light surface noise, no major flaws — a solid average used copy. |
| VG (Very Good) | Visible wear and surface noise. Plays through without skipping. |
| G+ (Good Plus) | Heavily used. Significant wear or scratches, but still playable. |
+ / − may be added to indicate slight variations (e.g. VG+, EX−).
We visually inspect every record, and we clean each one before shipping (play-testing when needed). Even new or great-looking vinyl—especially some Japanese pressings—can have light background noise. We grade carefully by eye and ear, but it’s still a human call, so please check the notes before buying.
Shipping & Packing
Shipping & Packing
Tokyo-based. Ships worldwide (DHL/Japan Post).
Professionally packed with care. Fast dispatch.
Strict grading. Actual photos of the item.
