Prism (Ryo Kawasaki album)
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Studio album by | |
Released | 1975 |
Recorded | July 12, 1975 |
Studio | Vanguard Studio, New York City |
Genre | Jazz fusion |
Length | 38:29 |
Label | East Wind |
Producer | Kiyoshi Itoh, Yasohachi Itoh |
Prism is the first album recorded by Japanese jazz guitarist Ryo Kawasaki after he moved to New York City from Tokyo.
At the time of this recording, he was a member of the Gil Evans Orchestra, Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, Chico Hamilton group, and Tarika Blue. Musicians on this album are from these groups. Herb Bushler was a member of the Gil Evans Orchestra, Abdulha and Steve Turre from the Chico Hamilton group, and Phil Clendeninn from Tarika Blue. Buddy Williams was a member of George Benson's group and often played with Kawasaki in New York City. Prism was recorded in one afternoon and mixed the next day.
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Ryo Kawasaki except where noted
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Agana" | 5:47 |
2. | "Joni" | 5:57 |
3. | "Nogie" | 8:48 |
4. | "Bridge:Sun" | 1:02 |
5. | "Phil" (Phil Clendeninn) | 7:29 |
6. | "Bridge:Moon" | 1:20 |
7. | "Sweet Tears" | 7:50 |
8. | "Bridge:Star – I ain't playn' no guitar, I's jus' playin' with it" | 0:16 |
Personnel
[edit]- Ryo Kawasaki – electric guitar
- Phil Clendeninn – Fender Rhodes electric piano, Hohner D6 Clavinet, ARP Odyssey and ARP String Ensemble synthesizers
- Herb Bushler – bass guitar
- Buddy Williams – drums
- Abdulah – congas, percussion
- Steve Turre – shell, percussion
- David Baker – engineer