Keiko Abe
Marimba Fantasy - The Art of Keiko Abe
Denon (Japan) 1986
OF-7197-ND (LP)
sleeve : VG+(DJS, dirts.)
media : VG+/EX-(some slightly noise. slightly warp that does not affect to playback.)
A wonderful 1986 release by Keiko Abe, the world-renowned marimba virtuoso who first came to prominence in the 1960s and, alongside her solo career, also performed with groups such as the Tokyo Quintet and The New Percussion Group of Amsterdam. Performing a program made up entirely of her own compositions, Abe presents a deeply imaginative set of marimba solo pieces that balance a contemporary sensibility—at times even hinting at minimal music—with imagery evocative of Japan’s original landscapes and poetic scenery. A superb work that lets you fully appreciate the sheer beauty of the marimba’s tone throughout. Highly recommended.
There is a slight warp to the record, but it plays without issue.
A1: Variations on Japanese Children’s Songs
B1: Dream of the Cherry Blossoms