Farewell (Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band album)

Farewell is the eighth studio recording released by the Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band. The album received a 1980 Grammy Award nomination for "Best Jazz Instrumental Performance - Big Band."

Track listing

LP side A

1. "After Mr. Teng" – 8:46
2. "Song for the Harvest" – 6:47
3. "Shades of Yellow" – 6:09

LP side B

1. "Autumn Sea" – 8:46
2. "Farewell (to Mingus)" – 10:13

Personnel

• Toshiko Akiyoshi – piano
• Lew Tabackin – tenor saxophone and flute
• John Gross – tenor saxophone
• Dan Higgins – alto saxophone
• Gary Foster – alto saxophone
• Bill Byrne – baritone saxophone
• Buddy Childers – trumpet
• Steven Huffsteter – trumpet
• Larry Ford – trumpet
• Mike Price – trumpet
• Rick Culver – trombone
• Hart Smith – trombone
• Bruce Fowler – trombone
• Phil Teele – bass trombone
• Bob Bowman – bass
• Steve Haughton – drums

References

References / External Links

• RCA Victor (Japan) Records RVC RVJ-6078
• Ascent Records ASC 1000
• 23rd Grammy Awards (1980) - list of nominees at india-server.com