Noriko Kojima - Easy Come, Easy Go (1993)

Noriko has recently released what she calls her 'the phantom first album' named "Easy Come, Easy Go." For this date she assembled a quartet format comprising of herself on flute and alto flute, pianist Yuko Takada, bassist Moriyoshi Shibuya and drummer Kei Wada. She states that eight out of the nine tracks are of her own writing with the remainder "Coconut Special" by Toraji Onaka. This early outing clearly demonstrates the pathway of a virtuoso flutist and a profound jazz composer for her chosen instrument. As per usual this supposed phantom album is welcomed addition to her evolving discography; a highly entertaining and recommended work! 

No Problem
Recorded 29th & 30th June, 1993 

Musicians:
Noriko Kojima - Flute, Alto-Flute
Hiroko Takada - Piano
Moriyoshi Shibuya - Bass
Kei Wada - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Waltz In Wonderland {Noriko Kojima} (1:55)
2. Cool In The Pool {Noriko Kojima} (7:47)
3. Tune Of June [For Jun] {Noriko Kojima} (8:26)
4. Coconut Special {Toraji Onaka} (8:46)
5. Nukarumi [Have You Ever Got In The Mud?] {Noriko Kojima} (6:15)
6. So Long {Noriko Kojima} (7:36)
7. Wall [There're Many Walls Around The Way] {Noriko Kojima} (8:26)
8. Mouth Of The Mogami-River {Noriko Kojima} (8:23)
9. Easy Come, Easy Go {Noriko Kojima} (5:55) 

Total Time: 63:29

So Long