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Japanese City Pop & Jazz Fusion DJ & vinyl collector from Budapest
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Saturday at @gozo_listeningbar was very fun! Can't wait for the next one! Photos by @werkfotozas.hu ❤️ by @djtotalcommander

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Lépj be egy neonfényes, ’80-as évekbeli Tokió világába egy estén, ahol a japán jazz fusion, a city pop, a vinyl és a tea találkozik.

DJ Total Commander @djtotalcommander egy lassú, immerzív zenei utazásra visz — korlátlan válogatott teákkal, signature tea koktélokkal és atmoszférikus fényvizuállal.

Jöhetsz zenét hallgatni. Kikapcsolódni. Teázni.
Maradj az élményért.

📍 Okūma, Budapest
🗓 Szeptember 24. · 18:00–21:00

🎟️ Foglald le a helyed a bio linkjén.

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Step into a neon-lit 1980s Tokyo for an evening of Japanese jazz fusion, city pop, vinyl and tea.

DJ Total Commander @djtotalcommander takes you on a slow, immersive musical journey — with unlimited selected teas, signature tea cocktails and atmospheric light visuals.

Come to listen. Come to unwind. Come for the tea.
Stay for the feeling.

📍 Okūma, Budapest
🗓 September 24 · 18:00–21:00

🎟️ Book your seat via the link in bio. taken in Okūma by @djtotalcommander

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Amazing Dj from @djtotalcommander / progressive Japanese Jazz from 70’s & 80’s + City Pop.
Stay tuned from monthly Vinyl & Tea parties 🎶 🫖

Thank you @ilia.feelin.good for creative projections, visuals and photography.
And irreplaceable tea brewers @teander_budapest and @qingxin_tea taken in Okūma by @djtotalcommander

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4 months ago

Saturday evening @gozo_listeningbar ! by @djtotalcommander

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New month - new opportunities, the sonic journey continues. And as always we are here for you with our warm analog sound 🔊 and cold delicious drinks. 🍸

Új hónap, új lehetőségek, a zenei utazás folytatódik. Várunk sok szeretettel, meleg analóg hangzással 🔊 és hideg finom italokkal.🍸 taken in GOZO Listening Bar by @djtotalcommander

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Reiko Kashiwagi is a fascinating figure in the Japanese "Electone" (electronic organ) scene, and her 1985 album Dream of Dream is exactly what the title suggests—a sonic daydream. While many fusion records of the mid-80s focused on technical speed, Kashiwagi prioritized atmosphere and storytelling.

"Bon Voyage" stands out with its elegant arrangement, blending crisp digital synthesizers with a sophisticated, light-funk rhythm section. The production quality is incredibly high, typical of the Japanese "high-end" audio era. A fun fact: many of these Electone virtuosos like Kashiwagi were masters at mimicking entire orchestras on their instruments, which is why her compositions have such a grand, cinematic feel. It’s the perfect soundtrack for a luxury journey or a quiet moment of reflection.

#JapaneseFusion #nowspinning #VinylCommunity #80sSynth #Electone taken in Budapest, Hungary by @djtotalcommander

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Yasuko Agawa, often performing under the name "Lovebird," was a trailblazer in making jazz accessible to Tokyo's trendy "City Boy" and "City Girl" crowd. This track from her 1980 masterpiece Journey is a masterclass in reinterpretation. While most know this as a smoky ballad, Yasuko gives it a refined, driving rhythm that feels right at home in a high-end Ginza lounge.

The production on Journey is top-tier, featuring the absolute "A-list" of Japanese session musicians. The arrangements perfectly balance acoustic jazz with the crisp, clean studio sound that defined the start of the City Pop decade. She had that rare ability to sound both timeless and ultra-modern at once.

#YasukoAgawa #YasukoLovebird #CityJazz #JapaneseJazz #CityPop VinylDigging taken in Budapest, Hungary by @djtotalcommander

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Step into the golden age of Japanese jazz-funk with "Circular Flight," a deeply infectious instrumental groove from Katsuo Ohno's stellar 1978 album Free Ways. Blending tight, syncopated rhythms with soaring brass and smooth keyboard layers, this track perfectly captures the sophisticated, cinematic fusion sound that was taking Tokyo by storm right before the mainstream City Pop explosion. Fun fact: If Katsuo Ohno’s dramatic musical flair sounds oddly familiar to you, it’s because he later went on to compose one of Japan's most legendary anime soundtracks of all time—the iconic main theme for Detective Conan (Case Closed)! This record is an absolute masterclass in 70s groove and a must-listen for vinyl diggers looking to elevate their late-night cruising playlist.

#nowspinning #JapaneseJazzFunk #VinylDigging #70sFusion #RecordCollection taken in Budapest, Hungary by @djtotalcommander

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Kingo Hamada is often hailed as the definitive master of the "Midnight Cruising" aesthetic, and his 1982 album Fall in Love is considered one of the holy grails of the City Pop/AOR era. "Gipsy" perfectly encapsulates this vibe, blending polished West Coast-inspired production with a uniquely Japanese sense of urban melancholy. The track features a stellar lineup of session giants, delivering a tight, airy rhythm section and lush synthesizer textures that feel both expensive and intimate. Interestingly, Hamada’s transition from his earlier folk-rock roots into this sophisticated "Mellow" sound mirrored the evolution of Tokyo itself during the early 80s—moving away from the rustic and toward a glamorous, cosmopolitan future. It remains a essential spin for any collector looking for that perfect, breezy late-night atmosphere.

#CityPop #JapaneseAOR #MellowGroove #VinylCollection #80sJapan taken in Budapest, Hungary by @djtotalcommander

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This Saturday evening @ Gozo Listening Bar
Budapest taken in GOZO Listening Bar by @djtotalcommander

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Chikara Ueda (often credited as C. Ueda) and his group The Power Station were celebrated for their muscular, brass-heavy approach to Japanese jazz and fusion. For their 1980 album Flying Easy, Ueda took on the ambitious task of covering tracks from Boz Scaggs' legendary Middle Man album, giving the iconic hit "Jojo" a complete Tokyo makeover. What makes this version so special is how it transforms a smooth, vocal-driven AOR staple into a high-end instrumental groove. Ueda’s crisp Prophet 5 synthesizer work dances perfectly with the massive horn section, but the real secret weapon is the rhythm section. He actually enlisted legendary American session drummer Harvey Mason to lay down the beat, creating a flawless bridge between Japanese studio precision and authentic West Coast funk. It’s a brilliant crossover that proves a great melody can hit just as hard without a single sung word.

#JapaneseFusion #JazzFunk #BozScaggs #VinylDigging #80sJapan taken in Budapest, Hungary by @djtotalcommander

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