Makoto Ozone - Ozone (1984) [2014 Japan Jazz Collection 1000]

Pianist Makoto Ozone, who was a member of Gary Burton's group at the time, invited the great vibraphonist to his recording debut as a leader, a trio outing with bassist Eddie Gomez. 23 at the time, Ozone already had impressive technique and a generally introspective style that meshed well with Burton. The groups performs five of Ozone's originals (including the two-part "Endless Season"), and even if the results are sometimes a bit sleepy, the pianist does show a lot of potential.


Tracks:

01. Crystal Love (Ozone) - 6:52
02. I Need You Here (Ozone) - 8:22
03. Flight (Ozone) - 8:17
04. Endless Season Part I (Ozone) - 7:17
05. Endless Season Part II (Ozone) - 8:31
06. Improvisation (Ozone) - 4:38
07. Corea-Graphy (Ozone) - 8:49

Personnel:

Makoto Ozone - piano
Eddie Gomez - bass
Gary Burton - vibraphone