Masabumi Kikuchi - Re-confirmation (1970) [EAC-FLAC]

Masabumi Kikuchi - Re-confirmation (1970)
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A key example of why the Japanese scene was so great at the start of the 70s – really mindblowing work from keyboardist Masabumi Kikuchi, and every bit as wonderful as some of our favorite American sides from the time! Kikuchi acoustic piano with a warmly soulful sensitivity – alongside the Fender Rhodes of Masahiro Kikuchi, who has a hard-edged sound that almost takes off from Joe Zawinul's use of the instrument, then soars into even mightier territory. The style is somewhat loose at times, but never too free – and the group here is a sextet that also includes amazing alto from Kosuke Mine – an excellent player who's never gotten his due on this side of the Pacific. Titles include "Love Token", "Tenacious Prayer Forever", "Roaming In Darkness", "Young Bloods", and "Piece To Peace".


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Tracklist:
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01 - Tenacious Prayer Forever
02 - Roaming In Darkness
03 - Love Token
04 - Silence, Horison & A Dawn
05 - Piece To Peace
06 - Young Bloods

*1970, 2015 Philips / Universal Japan | UCCJ-9203 {2015 Japan We Remember Poo Complete Series}


Personnel:
Masabumi Kikuchi - piano
Masahiro Kikuchi - Fender piano
Kosuke Mine - alto saxophone
Yoshio Ikeda - bass, electric bass
Hiroshi Murakami - drums
Keiji Kishida - drums


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