Thursday, August 15, 2024

Ryo Kawasaki - 1976 - Prism

Ryo Kawasaki
1976
Prism



01. Agana 5:45
02. Joni 5:36
03. Nogie 8:45
04. Bridge:Sun 1:00
05. Phil 7:35
06. Bridge:Moon 1:15
07. Sweet Tears 7:53
08. Bridge:Star 0:14

Conch [Shell] – Steve Turre
Drums – Buddy Williams
Electric Bass – Herb Bushler
Piano, Clavinet, Synthesizer, Synthesizer – Phil Clendeninn
Guitar – Ryo Kawasaki

Producer – Kiyoshi Itoh, Yasohachi Itoh
Recorded July 12, 1975 at Vanguard Studio, NYC.



Excellent early work from guitarist Ryo Kawasaki – a set that's got a leaner, meaner feel than some of his more polished later work – at a level that really lets Kawasaki shine throughout! The vibe is maybe a bit like CTI, but looser and more free – with wonderful colors and tones from Kawasaki as he finds his way on the album through a surprising range of styles.

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