Chihiro Yamanaka - Dolce Vita - Japan Vinyl 2 LP Record Limited Edition

Credits:

Chihiro Yamanaka

Description:

Chihiro Yamanaka, one of Japan's most popular female jazz pianists, is back with her first new album in 8 months, a tribute to Wayne Shorter. It was recorded entirely new in New York with the trio of Yoshi Waki (b) and John Davis (ds). The concept is a tribute album dedicated to Wayne Shorter, the jazz saxophone great who passed away in March. After opening with "Dolce Vita" and "To S.," two new songs written by Yamanaka for this album, the album features a number of songs covering Shorter's career, including "Yes or No," "Beauty and the Beast" and "Footprints. The arrangements and performances, sometimes bold, sometimes delicate, are a must for all jazz fans, with the occasional addition of an organ. The album ends with two songs dedicated to Ryuichi Sakamoto, who also passed away in March.

Tracklisting:

1.Dolce Vita
2.To S.
3.A Stranger
4.Yes Or No