Masahiko Togashi Bura-Bura Pan Music (Japan) 1986 ALZ-28006 (LP) w/obi, insert. sleeve : EX+(slightly wear on corner) media : EX+/EX+(some slightly noise)
This album documents a 1986 concert held at the Postal Savings Hall in Tokyo to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of Japanese drummer and percussionist Masahiko Togashi’s professional debut. The exceptional lineup features Steve Lacy on soprano saxophone, Don Cherry on pocket trumpet, piano, and vocals, and Dave Holland on bass. Highlights include A1, a new composition written by Togashi specifically for this concert, distinguished by the fascinating Oriental-inflected phrasing of Lacy and Cherry; A2, a classic Lacy original featuring bold and dynamic solos from each musician; and B1, a Togashi composition recorded for the first time at this performance, with its relaxed waltz rhythm and striking minimalist phrases. A superb album capturing master musicians unfolding an extraordinary live performance in complete intuitive understanding with one another.
A1: Bura-Bura
A2: Flakes
B1: Contrast