Ayumi Koketsu - Brooklyn Purple (2013)

Combining beauty and ability, Ayumi Koketsu is an attractive item that has become a boom in recent years. Following the first overseas recording of the previous work, this is the first recording in New York, the center of jazz. The second overseas recording by Ayumi Koketsu, who has become a central figure among female saxophonists. A masterpiece that has been played in all directions by interacting with authentic veteran musicians. Here is her unstoppable evolution, expanding her range of expression with her debut soprano saxophone and continues to evolve. Five of the ten songs are by Ayumi Koketsu, the rest well-known jazz standards. All songs arranged by Ayumi Koketsu. [Translated from Japanese] 

M & I Records, MYCJ-30640, 2013
Recorded 20th, 21st June, 2013 in New York 

Musicians:
Ayumi Koketsu - Alto (#1-5,9,10), Soprano (#6-8)
David Hazeltine - Piano
David Williams - Bass
Willie Jones III - Drums 

Tracks:
01. Signs Of Autumn {Ayumi Koketsu} (5:32)
02. As What You Are {Ayumi Koketsu} (7:32)
03. Freight Trane {Tommy Flanagan} (3:27)
04. It's Easy To Remember {Richard Rodgers} (6:50)
05. Chase {Ayumi Koketsu} (5:09)
06. How Is The Weather {Ayumi Koketsu} (6:37)
07. Baily's Beads {Ayumi Koketsu} (6:38)
08. Calling You {Bob Telson} (5:40)
09. Jitterbug Waltz {Fats Waller} (6:31)
10. In A Mellow Tone {Duke Ellington} (6:33)

Total Time: 60:29

 It's Easy To Remember