Sketches of Japan

Sketches of Japan is an album by jazz pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi. It was released in 1999 by Nippon Crown Records.

Recording and music

The album was recorded over three sessions: at Studio A, Avatar Studios, New York City on January 12–13 and February 8, 1999; and at CRS Recording Studio No. 1, Tokyo on November 17, 1998. Most of the music is played by a trio, and five of the seven tracks were written by Akiyoshi.

Track listing

1. "Kyoto Paradox" - 6:24
2. "Children In The Temple Ground" - 8:44
3. "Tsurusaki Odori" - 6:33
4. "Mari To Tonosama" - 6:14
5. "Repose" - 8:19
6. "Prayer" - 6:44
7. "Grooving in Yokohama" - 6:34

Personnel

• Toshiko Akiyoshi – piano
• Philippe Aerts – bass
• Eddie Marshall – drums (except Track 7)
• Carl Allen – drums (Track 6)
• Tomonao Hara – trumpet (Track 7)
• Jō Yamada – alto saxophone (Track 7)

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