Last Live in Blue Note Tokyo is the ninth recording released by the New York–based Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin. Not to be confused with the 1997 Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio release, Live at Blue Note Tokyo '97.
Track listing All songs orchestrated by Toshiko Akiyoshi. All songs composed by Akiyoshi except "Unrequited Love" (Tabackin). "Lady Liberty" – 12:26 "The Village" – 12:20 "Unrequited Love" – 11:35 "Hiroko's Delight" – 13:08 "Chasing After Love" – 10:33 "Hope" – 5:21
Personnel Toshiko Akiyoshi – piano Lew Tabackin – tenor saxophone, flute Tom Christensen – tenor saxophone, flute, soprano saxophone Dave Pietro – alto saxophone, flute Jim Snidero – alto saxophone, flute Scott Robinson – baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone Mike Ponella – trumpet John Eckert – trumpet Jim O'Conner – trumpet Jim Rotondi – trumpet Dan Levine – trombone Steve Armour – trombone Pat Hallaran – trombone Tim Newman – bass trombone Paul Gill – bass Andy Watson – drums
Special Guest Terumasa Hino – trumpet
References / External links Warner Music Japan WPCL-10079 (japanese link)