"Eclipse" is a landmark LP by Masayuki Takayanagi and his New Direction Unit, released by Black Editions. This album captures the radical vision of one of Japan?s most influential avant-garde jazz guitarists. Recorded in 1975 but unreleased for decades, "Eclipse" showcases Takayanagi's fearless improvisational style and the explosive interplay within his ensemble. The music traverses intense free jazz landscapes, blending noise, silence, and dynamic group communication into an electrifying listening experience that remains ahead of its time. Black Editions is renowned for their meticulous reissues of rare Japanese experimental music, bringing lost masterpieces like "Eclipse" to new audiences with exceptional sound quality and packaging. Masayuki Takayanagi was a pioneering figure in Japanese free jazz; his work with New Direction Unit pushed boundaries and inspired generations of musicians worldwide.