Solo in Japan

Solo in Japan
Live album by
Charles Gayle
Released1997
RecordedJuly 6–7, 1997
GenreFree jazz
LabelP.S.F. Records
ProducerCharles Gayle and Jun Tanaka

Solo in Japan is an album by American jazz saxophonist Charles Gayle recorded on July 6 and 7, 1997, for P.S.F. Records (PSFD-94).

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[1]

The authors of the Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings awarded the album 4 stars.[1]

Writing for Acoustic Levitation, Carlos Gómez included the album in a "Best of 2012" list. He commented, "Mr. Gayle's character 'Streets' plays in a pure and touching mood—solo pieces on tenor and soprano saxophone or piano. You don't need to think as you listen; go with your feelings."[2]

Track listing

  1. "Come Ye"—7:59
  2. "Walking Nearer"—15:01
  3. "Praise God"—9:46
  4. "Christ Changes You"—11:59
  5. "Woe and Joy"—11:36

Recordings

Track 1,2,3,4 was live-recorded at Jazz-Cafe Narcissus in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on July 6, 1997, and Track 5 was recorded at BarBer Fuji, not only a barber but a live house in Ageo-city, Saitama, on July 7, 1997. No voices or claps are heard, but these are the live recordings.

Personnel

References

  1. ^ a b Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2000). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD. Penguin Books. p. 557.
  2. ^ Gómez, Carlos. "Acoustic Levitation: Best of 2012". Acoustic Levitation. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  • About recordings, see MEMO (in Japanese language) at [1]


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