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.