Tethered Moon (Masabumi Kikuchi) - Tethered Moon (1991) [2015 King Super Jazz Collection 50]

Reissue with the latest remastering. A great later date from Japanese pianist Masabumi Kikuchi – a player we love for his groundbreaking work in the 70s, and who still sounds equally great here in the company of bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Paul Motian! Kikuchi's got a sharp tone that really grabs our ears right away – an attack that's maybe a bit different than the sort of player you might normally hear alongside Peacock or Motian – recorded with a brilliant sound that brings all his highlights into focus, while still making giving the drums and bass equal space in the spotlight. Tracks are longish, and titles include great Peacock originals "PS", "Moor", and "Moniker" – plus Kikuchi's "Tethered Moon".

Tracks:

01 - You're My Everything
02 - Misterioso
03 - So In Love
04 - Moniker
05 - P.S.
06 - Moor
07 - Tethered Moon

Personnel:

Masabumi "Poo" Kikuchi - piano
Gary Peacock - bass
Paul Motian - drums