{"product_id":"4048876662003","title":"Pop Workshop - Vol. 1 - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePop Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing keyboardist Wlodek Gulgowski (key), known for his participation in the later MADEINSWEDEN era, as well as singer-songwriter and guitarist Janne Schaffer (g), who would later go on to perform with BALTIK and ABLUTION, and Zbigniew Namyslowski (alto sax\/flute), one of Poland’s leading alto and tenor saxophonists—POPWORKSHOP is a multinational jazz-rock supergroup bringing together masters from the Swedish and Polish jazz and rock scenes. Their 1973 debut album, originally released by Sweden’s Midnight Sun\/Grammofonverket, was released on CD for the first time in early 2026 by Germany’s Paisley Press!\nDescribed by some as an underground version of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, the group showcases Janne’s edgy guitar playing—which also made its mark on albums by OPUS III and ABLUTION—along with Zbigniew’s mesmerizing alto sax and beautiful flute, all intertwined within a syncopated groove driven by drums and percussion, showcasing a raw jazz-rock sound that emphasizes physical intensity. The ultra-fast track “Perforated Mind,” where guitar, electric piano, and percussion engage in a fierce battle; “The Last Pharoah,” which—true to its title—features a vast, spiritual jazz-style soundscape seemingly inspired by Pharoah Sanders and stands out as particularly unique on this album; and “Equivalent In Nature,” a track in the crossover\/fusion style of the era driven by a refreshing flute—this album combines aggressive performances with a mellow, European charm, making it a truly satisfying release that only this stellar lineup could deliver!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53255639400737,"sku":"4048876662003","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4048876662003.jpg?v=1786765489","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/it-it\/products\/4048876662003","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}