Toshio Matsuura | In Memoriam of Terry Callier
Toshio Matsuura | From TOKYO MOON, November 12 Broadcast
In Memory of Terry Callier
Sunday nights, a moment of pure bliss for adults, spent leisurely with exquisite music. This precious time is further enriched by DJ Toshio Matsuura's radio program, 'TOKYO MOON'.──Each Sunday, from midnight, Inter FM 76.1MHz broadcasts his carefully selected global music and intellectually stimulating topics for adults. Here, we revisit each week's program. This week, we dedicate the show to Terry Callier, who passed away on the 28th of last month at the age of 67.
Text by MATSUURA Toshio
Terry Callier: The Originator of Folk Soul
Terry Callier, the bard from Chicago with a unique musical style blending folk, soul, and jazz, who garnered many fans in Japan, sadly passed away on the 28th of last month at the age of 67.
After being discovered by producer/arranger Charles Stepney at a Chess Records audition in 1962, he debuted and subsequently released albums on the prestigious jazz label Prestige. The three albums he created with Charles in the early 70s – 'Occasional Rain,' 'What Color Is Love,' and 'I Just Can't Help Myself' – established his unique musical identity, which could be described as folk soul, and are still revered today as masterpieces of rare groove.
Terry Callier "Speak Your Peace"
"Girl and Robot With Flowers"
"Always - Joey Negro Classic Mix"
After a long period of obscurity in the 1980s, his music was re-evaluated through the DJ and club scene, leading to a remarkable comeback and the release of new works. He made his first visit to Japan in 2001, where his performance was a great success, drawing a predominantly young audience. The following year, he released the song 'Tokyo Moon,' inspired by his memories of that visit. Captivated by his incredibly gentle voice, Matsuura borrowed the title for this radio program when it began.
It is deeply regrettable, as we believed he had much more to offer. We sincerely offer our condolences to the bereaved family and pray for the repose of his soul.
REVIEW | TRACK LIST
01. Terry Callier / Tokyo Moon (Mr Bongo)
02. The Greg Foat Group / Girl and Robot With Flowers (Part 1) (Jazzman)
03. Lee Foss & MK / Electricity (Hot Creations)
04. FaltyDL / Straight & Arrow (Ninja / Beat)
05. Electric Empire / Always - Joey Negro Classic Mix (Z Records)
06. Terry Callier / I Don't Want to See Myself Without You (Erect)
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