The New York Jazz Quartet - In Concert In Japan (1975) [Hi-Res]

A great set by one of the more obscure groups to record for the CTI/Motown subsidiary Salvation – a great quartet that features Frank Wess on soprano sax and flute, Roland Hanna on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Ben Riley on drums. The group play in a mode that really pushes past that of Hanna and Wess' regular work – with Frank blowing in a more soulful, open style than usual; and Roland playing in a more rhythmic, slowly swinging kind of style. Tracks are long and open – with lots of space – but they manage to groove with a really subtle approach, thanks to some excellent bass work from Carter. Titles include "Little Waltz", "Well You Needn't", "Introspection", and "Mediterranean Seascape"

Line-up/Musicians
Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Ben Riley
Piano – Roland Hanna
Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Frank Wess

Tracklist:
1-1. The New York Jazz Quartet - Little Waltz (10:13)
1-2. The New York Jazz Quartet - Well You Needn't (10:36)
1-3. The New York Jazz Quartet - Introspection (10:17)
1-4. The New York Jazz Quartet - Mediterranean Seascape (11:58)