Isao Suzuki

DOUBLE LP GATEFOLD EDITION

A set that's a bit later than some of the famous 70s work by Japanese bassist Isao Suzuki – yet a record that's maybe even powerful than most of those albums too!

As before, Suzuki continues to use his instrument in really unconventional ways – not just in the way he phrases things, but also in the structure of the songs and the role that the bass plays as well – but here, he's linked with even more exploratory musicians in the group – in a lineup that features Hideo Ichikawa on piano, Akira Shiomoto on guitar, and the great Masahiko Togashi on percussion!

Togashi definitely brings some of his amazing touch to bear on the overall shape of the record – but Suzuki also still warms things up with key moments of melody as well – those great elements that always bring the proceedings back to earth when they've taken off for a bit.

PERSONNEL:

• Isao Suzuki - (bass)
• Hideo Ichikawa - (piano)
• Masahiko Togashi - (percussion)
• Akira Shiomoto - (guitar)

Recorded in Tokyo, Japan, July 24 & 25, 1986

TRACKS:

• LP ONE

• A1. Make Trip

• B1. Otari
• B2. Mysterious
• __________________

• LP TWO

• C1. Tornado
• C2. Long Straight Road

• D1. East Words