Kunihiko Sugano Meets Eiji Kitamura - Collaboration (1973) [2002 SACD]

Kunihiko Sugano is a Japanese jazz pianist. Starting from the 1950s, he played in the Tokyo Jazzscene with George Kawaguchi's “The Big 4”, and Isao Suzuki, among others. Eiji Kitamura is a Japanese jazz clarinet player. On this "Collaboration" album they are performed such classic tracks as "My Funny Valentine" and Autumn Leaves" among the others. Rhythm section features bassist Masanaga Harada and drummer Hiroshi Sunaga. This disc is a part of AUDIO LAB Phantom series recorded by Okihiko Sugano, a major figure in the audio world.

Tracks:

01. Perdido (4:44)
02. These Foolish Things Remind Me of You (5:43)
03. Autumn Leaves (8:52)
04. Gone with the Wind (6:54)
05. My Funny Valentine (5:24)
06. Blues (6:57)

Personnel:

Kunihiko Sugano - piano
Eiji Kitamura - clarinet
Nagamasa Harada - bass
Hiroshi Sunaga - drums