Hikari Ichihara - Stardust (2007)

This is the third album by Hikari Ichihara, one of the hottest trumpeters in the jazz world. Continuing from the previous album, this time Hikari Ichihara recorded in a session with famous musicians representing New York. The album expresses the world of straight-ahead jazz. The selection of 9 songs includes many well-known standards and 2 of her own compositions that sound like standards. All songs were arranged by Hikari Ichihara. ~ cdjapan.co.jp. 

Stardust is the critically acclaimed third studio album by Japanese jazz trumpeter and vocalist Hikari Ichihara, released in May 2007. Recorded in New York, the album is considered her breakthrough work, showcasing her skill in both arranging standards and composing original pieces. Ichihara is backed by a highly regarded group of New York-based musicians: pianist Adam Birnbaum, bassist George Mraz and drummer Victor Lewis with added guests: alto sax & flautist Aaron Heick and tenorist Wayne Escoffery. 

After Beat/Pony Canyon Inc., PCCY-60006, 2007
Recorded in New York City 

Musicians:
Hikari Ichihara - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Aaron Heick - Alto Sax, Flute (#1,2,7)
Wayne Escoffery - Tenor Sax (#1,7)
Adam Birnbaum - Piano
George Mraz - Bass
Victor Lewis - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Blue Minor {Sonny Clark} (6:40)
2. Stardust {Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish} (5:27)
3. When You Wish Upon A Star {Leigh Harline, Ned Washington} (5:31)
4. Skylark {Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer} (7:06)
5. Flashback {Hikari Ichihara} (5:36)
6. I'll Wait For You [The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg] {Michel Legrand} (5:42)
7. Smile {Charlie Chaplin} (8:05)
8. I Remember Clifford {Benny Golson} (6:20)
9. And They Lived Happily Ever After {Hikari Ichihara} (6:05) 

Total Time: 55:36 

Credits:
Producer - Hikari Ichihara
Executive-Producer - Mitsuo Shimano, Yuzo Watanabe

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Blue Minor