Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media with Yasushi Sawada - Dock of My Mind (2015)

The funky group of Jiro Inagaki gets a vocal treatment this time around – lead lyrics from Yasushi Sawada, whose a raspy-voiced singer with a surprisingly soulful edge! Much of the music follows in the same territory of Inagaki's instrumental records – with his group turning in a cool tripped-out blend of soul, funk, and jazz – often with some slight psych elements in the guitars and keyboards – as Sawada's Japanese lyrics bring a very unusual flavor to the record, and make the whole thing feel like some dream-like remake of an American funky soul album! Titles include "Afternoon", "Barefoot Girl", "Dock Of My Mind", "One Last Word", "Send Me Love", and "Colorful Winds". CD also features two bonus tracks from singles too!