Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio - Summertime (1976) [2014]

Three Blind Mice Blu-spec CD reissue series. Limited paper sleeve edition. Summertime is the seventh album by pianist Tsuyoshi Yamamoto released by the Three Blind Mice label. Virtually unknown when he made his first recording in 1974, he had become one of the most popular jazz pianists by the time of this exciting live recording in 1976.

Recorded during the TBM's own jazz festival called "5 Days in Jazz '76," this concert shows Yamamoto's strengths and growth as a musician: The strong blues feel, the toe-tapping sense of swing and crystalline lyricism. The great talent of bassist Akira Daiyoshi is featured on "Summertime," and the new drummer Shinji Mori's sharp drumming is admirable. This is another great, swinging piano trio album and a must-have item for fans of Tsuyoshi Yamamoto!

Recorded live at Ginza Yamaha Hall, Tokyo on May 17, 1976.

Tracks:

01. Like Someone In Love
02. If You Could See Me Now
03. Misty
04. Summertime
05. Cookin' The Blues
06. The Way You Look Tonig

Personnel:

Tsuyoshi Yamamoto (piano)
Akira Daiyoshi (bass)
Shinji Mori (drums)