MAKOTO OZONE AFTER STILL SEALED '86 LP

MAKOTO OZONE AFTER LPCategory / Style / Moods: Jazz Post-Bop13.77 / 2008-03-24 S asocc1986 COLUMBIA US LPTITLE: AFTERARTIST: MAKOTO OZONECONDITIONCOVER: VG CORNER BENDS, TORN SHRINKVINYL: STILL SEALEDClick here for info on grading and abbreviationsFACTORY SEALED ORIGINAL PRESSClick the pix for a better view TRACKS: Disc: 1 1.Yellow Fever2.If You Knew Sushi3.After4.Merry-Go-RoundEllington, Mills 5.Kato's RevengeOzone 6.Waltz for Ronko7.ImprovisationOzone Review by Scott Yanow An improvement on his debut set as a leader, this Columbia album finds pianist Makoto Ozone playing three quartet numbers with Bill Pierce (who doubles on tenor and soprano), bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Tommy Campbell, a trio cut without Pierce, a duet with Gomez and two unaccompanied piano solos. Ozone's seven originals feature tight interplay between the musicians, some fire contributed by Pierce, and a display of more diverse moods than his earlier album. Biography by Ron Wynn A premier jazz musician in Japan, Makoto Ozone has made a successful transition to America, where he became equally prominent in this nation's improvisational community. He began on organ at four, then took up piano as a teenager. He went to Berklee in 1980 and studied composing and arranging. He was noticed by Gary Burton and later recorded with him and was part of his band. Ozone's striking ability (especially on mid-tempo pieces) and impressive technique made him a big hit at the Kool Jazz Festival. His 1984 debut recording featured Burton and bassist Eddie Gomez. It was a stunning example of complete knowledge and mastery of the full jazz piano spectrum. Ozone later worked with European pianist Michel Petrucciani and spent extensive time studying classical music. This exquisite piece of retro music history is a vinyl sound recording (not a CD). Please visit the A Sound Deal store for similar items and information on grading and shipping. Add me to your favorites for red hot sales bulletins and sneak previews of upcoming products. Combine Items to Save $$$! Click here to check the store for more!©A Sound Deal