Solo in Japan

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).

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

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, and 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 what you feel."[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 were live-recorded at Jazz-Cafe Narcissus in Shinjuku, Tokyo on July 6, 1997, and Track 5 was recorded at BarBer Fuji that is not only a barber but a live house in Ageo-city, Saitama on July 7, 1997. No voices or claps is heard but this is the live recordings.

Personnel

References

  1. 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


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