Alongside DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite, he co-authored the legendary Wamono A to Z records guidebook.
In this latest installment of the acclaimed Wamono series, Chintam delves into the archives of Trio Records, one of Japan's most revered labels. Founded in 1969 by audio equipment manufacturer Trio Electronics (now Kenwood), Trio Records and its subsidiaries, such as Showboat and Trash, released an eclectic range of genres—from rock and jazz to fusion, soundtracks, and pop—until the label's closure in 1984. Through eight carefully selected tracks from 1973 to 1981, Chintam uncovers killer drum breaks, groovy basslines, and funky horns, showcasing a rich mix of jazz-funk fusion and rare groove. Drop the needle, crank up the volume, and dive into the Wamono sound—Japan’s finest jazz, funk, soul, rare groove, and boogie from the '60s onward!
- Funky Stuff
- Jazz Rock Tune
- Groovy Nights
- Bassline Boogie
- Break Beat Symphony
- Fusion Frenzy
- Rare Groove Jam
- Horn Funk Express
