Solo in Japan is an album by American jazz saxophonist Charles Gayle recorded on July 6 and 7, 1997, for P.S.F. Records (PSFD-94).
Reception
The authors of the Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings awarded the album 4 stars.
Writing for Acoustic Levitation, Carlos Gómez included the album in a "Best of 2012" list. He commented, "Mr. Gayle's character 'Streets' plays in a pure and touching mood—solo pieces on tenor and soprano saxophone or piano. You don't need to think as you listen; go with your feelings."
Track listing "Come Ye"—7:59 "Walking Nearer"—15:01 "Praise God"—9:46 "Christ Changes You"—11:59 "Woe and Joy"—11:36
Recordings Track 1,2,3,4 was live-recorded at Jazz-Cafe Narcissus in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on July 6, 1997, and Track 5 was recorded at BarBer Fuji, not only a barber but a live house in Ageo-city, Saitama, on July 7, 1997. No voices or claps are heard, but these are the live recordings.
Personnel Charles Gayle—tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, piano
References
External links About recordings, see MEMO (in Japanese language) at