Live in Yokohama Japan [Live]

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Carlos Kanno, ex-leader of Japan's renowned Orchestra de la Luz, formed the Nettai Tropical Jazz Big Band in 1995 with the idea of adding some flavor from the young Japanese jazz Turks into the mix. Eighteen strong, with a four trumpet, three trombone, and four saxophone horn section, they are caught in full flight, covering nine extended "descargas" (jams) on self-penned titles and some from Tito Puente, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, and Tower of Power among others. As you might expect this band carries a lot of muscle, and even TOP's "Squib Cakes" has never sounded fatter or better, especially on the Latin tip that suffuses all the tracks on this CD. An excellent recording of a very live event, with top-flight jazz arrangements and soloists riding a funky Latin boogaloo rhythm section to the bank and back, this is an auspicious debut designed to be heard LOUDLY. --Derek Rath

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Tracks:

Mambo Inn
Fiesta A La King
Squib Cakes
Sky Dive
Melting Pot Harmony
Kangaroo
Palladium
Tune Up
Mambo Medley: Mambo #5/Tequira/El Mambo/El Cumbanchero

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Carlos Kanno, ex-leader of Japan's renowned Orchestra de la Luz, formed the Nettai Tropical Jazz Big Band in 1995 with the idea of adding some flavor from the young Japanese jazz Turks into the mix. Eighteen strong, with a four trumpet, three trombone, and four saxophone horn section, they are caught in full flight, covering nine extended "descargas" (jams) on self-penned titles and some from Tito Puente, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, and Tower of Power among others. As you might expect this band carries a lot of muscle, and even TOP's "Squib Cakes" has never sounded fatter or better, especially on the Latin tip that suffuses all the tracks on this CD. An excellent recording of a very live event, with top-flight jazz arrangements and soloists riding a funky Latin boogaloo rhythm section to the bank and back, this is an auspicious debut designed to be heard LOUDLY. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

You want some sake with that?.......2002-03-20

Japan has a history of adopting the styles of Western music so it is no surprise to come across an album of latin big band jazz performed by Japanese musicians. This is an energetic 21 piece band that sweats enthusiasm, led by the percussionist Carlos Kanno. Seven of the nine tracks are cover versions by composers of the highest standard. The first track was written by Mario Bauza, so Kanno obviously has good taste. This is an CD of well played grooves which reminds the listener of bits and pieces of latin jazz history. Maybe next time they might inject a bit more ferocity into their playing, though there is nothing wrong with the solos on this enjoyable CD.

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Live In Yokohama
Sir Charles Thompson
Manufacturer: Marshmallow (Japan)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000NMJBBO

Product Description

The ledendary pianist, Sir Charles Thompson's night in Yokohama! There's always something new in his performance of old standards. Enjoy his noble and elegant swinging style! Recorded May 1992. Sir Charles Thompson (p) David Young (b) Yukio Kimura (ds) Album Tracks: 1. Love for Sale 2. Stella by Starlight 3. Softly as in a Morning Sunrise 4. Tune Us in 5. My One and Only Love 6. Jumpin' with Symphony Sid

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