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Casiopea is a Japanese jazz fusion band that was formed in 1976 by guitarist Issei Noro, bassist Tetsuo Sakurai and keyboardist Hidehiko Koike. In 1977, keyboardist Minoru Mukaiya and drummer Takashi Sasaki joined the group, leaving Hidehiko out of Casiopea. The group debuted with the self-titled album Casiopea in 1979, featuring Randy Brecker and Michael Brecker as guest musicians. In 1980, Takashi was replaced by Akira Jimbo. Casiopea has released over 35 albums to date in both Japan and the United States.

Tracklist:

01. Days of Future
02. Taiyo-Fu (Solar Wind) [2013 Version]
03. Live It Up
04. Autobahn
05. Once in the Life
06. Vortex of Emotion
07. Se-Tsu-Na
08. Brand New Soul
09. U-ta-Ka-Ta
10. Misty Lady (2013 Version)
11. Every Moment

Personnel:

Akira Jimbo - Drums
Issei Noro - Guitar
Kiyomi Otaka - Keyboards
Yoshihiro Naruse - Bass