Description
This is the best trio music by pianist Takehiro Honda, known for his powerful touch and bluesy feel, teaming up with an American rhythm section. It features compelling original tracks, including the overwhelmingly powerful “Minor’s Only” and the title track of the album, which means “peace” in Swahili.
Recorded: June 16, 1974
Recorded at: Victor Studio, Tokyo
Performers: Takehiro Honda (p), Juni Booth (b), Eric Gravatt (ds)
Liner notes: Included
＜Label Introduction＞
East Wind was a groundbreaking jazz label established in 1974 through a full cooperation between Ai Music (at the time) and Nippon Phonogram (at the time). Over approximately five years, it produced albums by Japanese musicians such as Masaaki Kikuchi, Sadao Watanabe, and Terumasa Hino, as well as musicians who were creatively active in the global jazz scene at the time. Not only the quality of the performances, but also the artwork featuring top designers and photographers was fresh and revolutionized the image of jazz albums up to that point, greatly influencing subsequent record production.
Tracklist:
A1: Minor’s Only
A2: Natural Tranquility
B1: Salaam Salaam
