Days of Delight All Stars 2025 - Live at BODY & SOUL

2026

The album captures a performance by the "Days of Delight All Stars 2025," a one-time-only unit featuring some of Japan's leading musicians.

The lineup consists of accomplished players with deep ties to Days of Delight—top-tier instrumentalists who are masters of their craft in both name and reputation. The recording documents a special two-night session held at "BODY & SOUL," a long-established jazz club in Shibuya, Tokyo. The program was specially curated and arranged for the occasion under the theme "Tribute to Our Jazz Heroes." It features a selection of masterpieces—beloved by jazz fans everywhere—originally composed by the very heroes these musicians deeply respect. The album captures the unique energy and driving momentum of a live performance, offering an experience distinct from studio recordings.

"The theme is "Tribute to Our Jazz Heroes." We selected songs by jazz heroes from both Japan and the U.S. who are revered by listeners and players alike. What I witnessed that day was a superb performance that combined the relaxed joy inherent in a jam session with the intense musical tension that defines a high-quality gig. Listening to it now, it is immediately apparent just how much both the audience and the musicians were genuinely enjoying themselves. I am delighted to be able to share a glimpse of the magic of jazz—an art form defined by the fleeting nature of the moment—with you all."

Akiomi Hirano, Founder & Producer of Days of Delight

Miki Hirose　　trumpet, rehearsal director
Akihiro Nishiguchi　　tenor saxophone
Shigeki Ikemoto　　trombone
Ryo Ogiwara　　guitar
Kazuhiro Takemoto　　piano
Yosuke Inoue　　bass
Kazuhiro Odagiri　　drums

Tracklist:
01. Ryuhyo (M. Hino)
02. Ornithology (C. Parker)
03. Recorda Me (J. Henderson)
04. After Dark (H. Toki)
05. Cantaloupe Island (H. Hancock)
06. Lotus Blossom (K. Dorham)