Wednesday, August 21, 2024

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!

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