This is approximately the 16th album by this fine female Japanese pianist. For this album she assembles a quintet, comprising of guitarist Shunji Takenaka, bassist Tetsuya Hayakawa, drummer Juasa Kanoh and percussionist Yoichi Okabe. Eight of the eleven songs are her original compositions with a European flavor and a classically trained sound. Unique to Yoshiko Kishino's world of jazz are pieces that reflect an absorbing lyricism and a flow of romanticism beautifully crafted alongside her fellow players. The remaining three tunes are cleverly arranged standards that Yoshio's quintet excel at in their presentation. Overall, a wonderfully entertaining addition to Kishino's extensive discography.
Universal Music, POCS-1752, 2018
Musicians:
Yoshiko Kishino - Piano
Shunji Takenaka - Guitar
Tetsuya Hayakawa - Double
Bass
Juasa Kanoh - Drums
Yoichi Okabe - Percussion
Tracks:
01. Nuage {Yoshiko Kishino}
(6:13)
02. Kissing Piano {Yoshiko
Kishino} (4:14)
03. Azur {Yoshiko Kishino}
(6:41)
04. La Costa {Yoshiko
Kishino} (7:18)
05. New Cinema Paradise [Love
Theme] {Ennio Morricone} (7:28)
06. Somewhere Before {Yoshiko
Kishino} (5:50)
07. Ocean {Yoshiko Kishino}
(6:29)
08. My Favorite Things
{Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II} (4:30)
09. Dance With Dinosaur
{Yoshiko Kishino} (4:55)
10. Only Trust Your Heart
{Benny Carter} (7:10)
11. Akari {Yoshiko Kishino}
(3:24)
Total Time: 64:12
