PYRAMID – PYRAMID 5 (LP) [Japan Import]

If your crates lean toward smooth grooves and next-level musicianship, this is the pressing you've been waiting for! We imported this Japan-exclusive LP directly from Japan, and it lands as part of the celebrated CITY POP on VINYL 2026 series. Strictly limited on wax — once these are gone, they're gone. 🇯🇵

PYRAMID 5 is the fifth album from PYRAMID, the two-man powerhouse of world-class drummer Akira Jimbo and genre-hopping guitarist Yuji Toriyama — two players who have quietly shaped the Japanese music scene for decades. This one is their signature blend firing on all cylinders: a masterful fusion of AOR, fusion, smooth jazz, and Latin that flows front to back without a wasted second.

The deep cuts hit hard here. "Reflection Green" beautifully revives a composition left behind by the late Hirotaka Izumi, giving it fresh life. "Blue Bop" brings in Philippe Saisse, while "Mau Loa" features gorgeous harmonica work from Tatsuya Nishiwaki — a player who collaborated with the legendary Toots Thielemans. Add in modern voices like Kan Sano and Millie Snow, and you've got a record where every session player earns their spot.

This is prime listening for city pop heads, fusion diggers, and any DJ hunting warm, sophisticated grooves for the perfect set opener or late-night wind-down. It belongs on your shelf and on your decks.

What Makes This One Special

• CITY POP on VINYL 2026 — part of the beloved series celebrating Japan's finest on wax
• Limited analog release — strictly limited quantity, direct from Japan
• Two-man legend unit — Akira Jimbo (drums) & Yuji Toriyama (guitar) at the top of their game
• Genre-fusing sound — AOR, fusion, smooth jazz, and Latin blended into one seamless ride
• Stacked guest list — Philippe Saisse, Tatsuya Nishiwaki, Kan Sano, Millie Snow, and more

Full Tracklist

Side A

1. ODORO! (feat. MIHO FUKUHARA)
2. Blue Bop (feat. Philippe Saisse)
3. Reflection Green (reviving a composition by the late Hirotaka Izumi)
4. Mau Loa (feat. Tatsuya Nishiwaki on harmonica)

Side B

1. Back To You (feat. Millie Snow, Nenashi)
2. Squeeze!
3. Paradise (feat. Kan Sano)
4. Friendship (feat. Philippe Saisse)

Product Specifications

• Artist: PYRAMID
• Title: PYRAMID 5
• Format: LP
• Series: CITY POP on VINYL 2026
• Label: PYRAMID / ULTRA-VYBE, INC.
• Catalog Number: OTS-314
• JAN Code: 4526180652212
• Release Date: November 3, 2023
• Price: ¥4,000
• Origin: Japan (Direct Import)
• Availability: Limited quantity — while supplies last

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