Prism is the first album recorded by Japanese jazz guitarist Ryo Kawasaki after he moved to New York City from Tokyo.
At the time of this recording, he was a member of the Gil Evans Orchestra, Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, Chico Hamilton group, and Tarika Blue. Musicians on this album are from these groups. Herb Bushler was a member of the Gil Evans Orchestra, Abdulha and Steve Turre from the Chico Hamilton group, and Phil Clendeninn from Tarika Blue. Buddy Williams was a member of George Benson's group and often played with Kawasaki in New York City. Prism was recorded in one afternoon and mixed the next day.
Track listing
Personnel Ryo Kawasaki – electric guitar Phil Clendeninn – Fender Rhodes electric piano, Hohner D6 Clavinet, ARP Odyssey and ARP String Ensemble synthesizers Herb Bushler – bass guitar Buddy Williams – drums Abdulah – congas, percussion Steve Turre – shell, percussion David Baker – engineer
Charts + Chart performance for Prism Chart (2024) Peakposition Croatian International Albums (HDU) 24
See also 1975 in Japanese music
References
External links Discogs sudo.3.pro.tok2