Artist: One Line Band Album: Yellow Magic Release: 1978 (Japan) Genre: AOR / Jazz‑fusion / Soul‑inflected pop Label: Invitation • VIH‑6029 Format: LP (original pressing) Structural Notes: Studio ensemble album blending AOR, funk, and fusion with vocal and instrumental tracks
Yellow Magic is the sole full‑length album by One Line Band, a short‑lived Japanese AOR/fusion group formed around studio musicians including guitarist Fujimaru Yoshino and keyboardist Kazuo Ohtani that preceded members’ later work in SHOGUN. The record combines groove‑oriented pop, tight horn arrangements, and textured keyboard work with English and Japanese vocals, reflecting the late‑1970s Japanese crossover fusion scene where domestic players blended American‑style soul, jazz‑funk, and melodic pop into polished ensemble productions.
