This title was also in the lost package and it’s a rare one with the obi and folder, recorded in 1975 for the Japanese Three Blind Mice label. It features leader Hidefumi Toki on alto and soprano sax together with Kazumi Watanabe on guitar, Nobuyoshi Ino on double bass and Steve Jackson on drums.
The music is lovely and features some excellent playing throughout. Toki is exploring, searching and fermenting his playing with deep feeling and brilliant technique.
Three Blind Mice was renowned for their quality recordings and this one is no exception. The detail of the drums, the balance between the instruments, the cohesiveness, the sound and impact of the bass. Top stuff. The condition is stellar for both the vinyl and jacket.
Started to look into some Japanese cats last year and there are some wonderful players out there and plenty of titles to enjoy. Will continue to explore the Three Blind Mice label in particular in depth as well.
Highly recommended.
