Sadao Watanabe - 1976 - I'm Old Fashioned

Sadao Watanabe

1976 

I'm Old Fashioned

01. Confirmation 4:54

02. Gary 4:30

03. 3:10 Blues 5:44

04. Episode 6:33

05. I Concentrate On You 5:55

06. Chelsea Bridge 5:48

07. I'm Old Fashioned 8:06

08. One For C 2:33

Alto Saxophone, Flute – Sadao Watanabe

Bass – Ron Carter

Drums – Tony Williams

Piano – Hank Jones

Recorded on May 21, 1976.

A surprising title – given that Sadao Watanabe was really stretching out a lot in the early 70s – but a fitting one too, as the set's a nice back-to-basics date from the amazing Japanese saxophonist! Sadao's working here with the Great Jazz Trio of Hank Jones on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums – a swingingly solid combo who really make things cook, even in a small space – sounding almost better here when topped by Watanabe's sharp-edged alto lines than on their own albums of the time! Sadao also plays a bit of flute, which is really a treat!