Toshiko at Top of the Gate

Toshiko at Top of the Gate is a live jazz (quintet) album by pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi. It was recorded at the Top of the Gate club in New York City in July 1968 and was released by Nippon Columbia and Denon Records.

Track listing

1. (Introductions) – 0:35
2. "Opus No. Zero" (Akiyoshi) – 8:13
3. "First Night" (Akiyoshi) – 3:21
4. "Phrygian Waterfall" (Akiyoshi) – 3:53
5. "Let's Roll in Sake" (Akiyoshi) – 3:17
6. "How Insensitive" (Jobim) – 3:38
7. "Morning of the Carnival" (Bonfá) – 3:17
8. "The Night Song" (Strouse, Adams) – 3:33
9. "Willow Weep for Me" (Ronell) – 2:29
10. "My Elegy" (Akiyoshi) – 7:30

Personnel

• Toshiko Akiyoshi – piano
• Kenny Dorham – trumpet
• Lew Tabackin – tenor saxophone, flute
• Ron Carter – bass
• Mickey Roker – drums

References / External links

• Dryden, Ken. Allmusic (link)
• Nippon Columbia XMS-10008CT
• Denon 32C38-7874