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Contents Introduction Jazz Legends In Japan - Enchanting Japanese Productions Trio Records Edition The second installment of the new "Jazz Legends In Japan" series, which revives globally rare works recorded in Japan or released only in Japan by overseas artists! Trio Records, which has focused on Japanese productions by overseas musicians and left behind many masterpieces, has revived its masterpiece titles with the latest digital remastering. This is a live recording of a female vocalist from Chicago who made her first visit to Japan in 1977. In this work, she showcases her rich expressiveness, from standards to bossa nova and even a Stevie Wonder cover. It is also a valuable recording as it captures the later years of Irene Krall, who passed away the following year at the young age of 46. Personnel: Irene Krall (vocals), Alan Broadbent (piano), Kunimitsu Inaba (bass), Donald Bailey (drums), Hajime Ishimatsu (drums) Release Year: 1978 Recording: July 20th & 21st, 1977, Shiba ABC Hall Liner Notes: Kazunori Harada Media Reviews etc. This Chicago-born female vocalist made her first visit to Japan in 1977. In this live recording, she showcases her rich expressiveness with a range of songs from standards to bossa nova and even a Stevie Wonder cover. It is also a valuable recording capturing Irene Krall in her later years, before her tragic death the following year at the young age of 46. (C)RS
