Description:

[EAST WIND MASTERS COLLECTION 1000 Encore Press] Recommendations for Adult Jazz! East Wind, Japan's world-class jazz label, started in 1975." To celebrate the label's 40th anniversary, the entire catalog is being reissued in a limited edition for 1000 yen (excluding tax). This is the first release in the series in 13 years. East Wind (KOCHI) is an international unit formed by Masaaki Kikuchi and Terumasa Hino during their stay in the United States. KOCHI's unique world of Gagaku (Japanese ancient court music) arrangements, including a feature on Kikuchi's biwa, allows them to create delicate and daring free improvisations. Recorded in New York City on August 11, 12, and 14, 1976, using DSD remastering. Masaaki Kikuchi (key, biwa), Terumasa Hino (tp, per), Dave Liebman (ss, fl), Steve Grossman (ts, ss), Reggie Lucas (g), Anthony Jackson (el-b), Al Foster (ds), M. Thume (per)

Tracklisting:

1 AURORAL FLARE / KOCHI
2 CARIBBEAN BLUE / KOCHI
3 LA MOCA ESTA DORMINDO / KOCHI
4 PACIFIC HUSHES / KOCHI
5 ELECTRIC EPHEMERON / KOCHI
6 ALONE / KOCHI