Here we have one of Fumio Karashima’s earlier albums, where he assembles a dynamic quintet that features a powerful two-saxophone lineup and arranged entirely by the group. All selections on the album were composed by the leader and Japanese pianist Fumio Karashima, with the exception of the classic jazz standard 'Round Midnight by Thelonious Monk. The other players include saxophonists Toshihiko Inoue and Masahiro Fujioka, bassist Ikuo Sakurai and drummer Shingo Okudaira. Essentially it is a highly polished album meticulously recorded [DR15] with all tracks played exceptionally well. Recommended!
Polydor Records, H33P-20287, 1988
Recorded in September 1988 at
Studio Key-Stone, Tokyo, Japan
Musicians:
Fumio Karashima - Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes]
Toshihiko Inoue - Soprano Sax, Tenor Sax
Masahiro Fujioka - Soprano Sax, Alto Sax
Ikuo Sakurai - Double Bass
Shingo Okudaira - Drums
Tracks:
1. Avanti {Fumio Karashima}
(5:54)
2. Greeting {Fumio Karashima}
(7:48)
3. Quiet Moment {Fumio
Karashima} (7:21)
4. One For Him {Fumio
Karashima} (11:31)
5. Ivory Coast {Fumio
Karashima} (6:20)
6. 'Round Midnight
{Thelonious Monk} (5:20)
7. I Wish You Were Near
{Fumio Karashima} (4:45)
Total Time: 49:01
Credits:
Producer - Fumio Karashima,
Masa Marumo
Recording & Mixing
Engineer - Teruaki Kitagawa
Assistant Engineer -
Masatsuna Chubachi
Technician [Piano Tuner] -
Mikio Watanabe
Management - Jiro Shinagawa
Design - Akihiro Yasuda
