Last Live in Blue Note Tokyo

Last Live in Blue Note Tokyo is the ninth recording released by the New York-based Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin. Not to be confused with the 1997 Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio release, Live at Blue Note Tokyo '97.

Track listing

All songs orchestrated by Toshiko Akiyoshi. All songs composed by Akiyoshi except "Unrequited Love" (Tabackin).

1. "Lady Liberty" – 12:26
2. "The Village" – 12:20
3. "Unrequited Love" – 11:35
4. "Hiroko's Delight" – 13:08
5. "Chasing After Love" – 10:33
6. "Hope" – 5:21

Personnel

• Toshiko Akiyoshi – piano
• Lew Tabackin – tenor saxophone, flute
• Tom Christensen – tenor saxophone, flute, soprano saxophone
• Dave Pietro – alto saxophone, flute
• Jim Snidero – alto saxophone, flute
• Scott Robinson – baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Mike Ponella – trumpet
• John Eckert – trumpet
• Jim O'Conner – trumpet
• Jim Rotondi – trumpet
• Dan Levine – trombone
• Steve Armour – trombone
• Pat Hallaran – trombone
• Tim Newman – bass trombone
• Paul Gill – bass
• Andy Watson – drums

Special Guest

• Terumasa Hino – trumpet

References / External links

• Warner Music Japan WPCL-10079 (japanese link)