スインギンドラゴンタイガーブギ [Swingin' Dragon & Tiger Boogie] #4

The cover of Volume 4 says it all: a single young woman rendered in multiple overlapping poses — trumpet in hand, bow raised to a double bass, drumsticks flying — capturing the kinetic energy of a full jazz ensemble collapsed into one tireless musician. Swingin' Dragon & Tiger Boogie has the warm, retro feel of a vintage stereo record sleeve, and that design choice makes this volume feel like both a love letter to jazz and a genuinely stylish piece of sequential art. If the series has been on your radar, this installment from Kōdansha looks like a thoroughly satisfying addition to the shelf.