Mal Waldron for RCA Victor Japan from 1970.
Mal Waldron-Piano;Takeshi Inomata-Drums;Yasuo Arakawa-Bass
Tremendous all killer trio date with Waldron joined by a top flight Japanese rhythm section on four original compositions which only saw a release in Japan.Check out the rocking intensity of "Rock One For Jimbo San" and "Japanese Island" which builds from an ominous brooding intro into a marvellous modal waltz."Atomic Energy" blows up with a headlong banging vamp from Waldron's left hand while the right runs all over the keys and then to close "Mount Fujiyama" a more introspective rumination and dissection of the tune's theme.
Inomata's drumming is a revelation throughout the session intricate yet swinging with fantastic use of cymbals.(Don't forget to check out Inomata's Sound of Sounds lp also recorded in 1970 which I posted here during the summer)
Respect to El Goog for introducing me to this great album.I finally picked a copy up from Japan via ebay last month - not cheap but worth every penny.
Very highly recomnmended.
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Yes Bacoso. Top of my wants since I heard Japanese Island on a Blackclassical mix. Watched it on ebay (twice) but too pricey. Thank you soooo much for posting. Best Christmas pressie this year! :)
Wow. I'm absolutely obsessed with Mal Waldron, but I'd given up any hopes of finding this. Thank you so much. This man and his music have brought many moments of inspiration to my life. Now, if only I could track down the album Spanish Bitch...
the home Waldron collection is a sprawling thing that runs over many titles and media.
*This* is a happy and most excellent addition to that collection.
thanks bacoso .
Hot shit man! I'm counting the minutes till this comes in. Many many thanks.
Wow, I'm loving it. Inomata can really play. Up popped the devil is still my favorite though (http://hooksgems.blogspot.com/2009/07/mal-waldron-up-popped-devil.html)
Thanks!
Thank you,your recommendations are always acted upon.Merry Xmas
Yo ho ho , happy xmas mate
happy xmas Bacoso!!
been listening to mr. waldron lately and am looking forward to hearing this one. Merry Christmas.
Properly jealous of this one Bacoso. Thanks for this one and all the other gems hanging around this place.
Best blog out there by a cuntry mile !!
your blog has changed my life thank you
your blog has changed my life thank you
If youre quick 60 shooters
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thanks very much!
waldron is one of my favourites!!
merry xmas everybody!
Never enough Mal, thanks for this!
Great drop Mr.B
From His Enja Trio LP's like "Up Popped The Devil" and "Black Glory" to the incredible Vanguard Lps with Shaw and Rouse (need to get that DVD) Waldron was in a class by himself.Saw him a few times and he never less than superb.This is a great LP.Now if I can find his "Miles" LP on Freedom!
Cheers
Chazz
Big thanks for this and all the other great stuff you have shared this year. A very Merry Christmas to you!
Thanks a lot for this share and Merry Christmas/Happy New Year/Happy Holidays, Bacoso! The same to all readers!
thanks from Tokyo!
and best wishes for the holiday season!
great album
thanx bacoso!!
Beautiful...Maldron is so under-appreciated and always up to hear more. Thanks and all the best for 2010!
Merry XMas and a happy New Year Bacoso!
MW is always welcome, thanks Bacoso
Thanks for sharing, Bacoso.
Many thanks for the rare Mal Waldron. Can you get more of his rare music?
jazzrealities
This is really some fantastic stuff. Thanks much for posting it.
thanks
Thanks for this wonderful lp. Have you heard "The Call" -- it's an early 70s quartet date with Mal on elec piano and Jimmy Jackson on organ.
Great record. Thanks B. for many great things.
thanks for one I didn't have!! Best for 2010.
Awesome! Thanks!!!
New Waldron, amazing, thanks Bacoso.
Wonderful uplifting jazz record. Don't know much about it but sounds really good! Great bass and drum playing as well! Thanks for this!
Thank you Bacoso,it's a great post from Waldron.Your Blog is very nice organized and good stuff.Thanks again !
320 vinyl rip:
http://www.mediafire.com/?mmniwdxnjgm
MAL WALDRON - TOKYO BOUND
Many thanks for this rarity!
Wow yeah i like to hear you have it.
peace
great quality sounds :o)
thank you & el goog
enjoying Inomata touch
http://www.inosan.com/
is doing classes? :o))
love
of
My goodness this was great stuff. Thanks!!
beautiful - god knows what you paid for this - thanks
Mal Waldron - Tokyo Bound (1970)
Stunning! This is just wonderful.
Thanks.
Thank you very much Mr Bacoso!
Mal Waldron - Tokyo Bound.
It's easy to understand why this is highly sought -- rarely found and a trio performance that rivals any of his career. Tonight is my second spin of this and it is truly inspired. Thank you.
Oh Boy, Oh Boy - thanks sooo much
I guess I am gonna rock this weekend!!
god bless you
Great album. Thank you so much for sharing...sounds great!!!!
-t!
Thanks a lot for this. One can never heve too many Waldron albums!
wow, superb! many thanks!
Man, these Mal Waldron albums you got here are just superb! Such a shame the cafe "Masako" here in Tokyo closed down last year, the owner Masako was good friends with Mal and there was a huge painting of the two of them right when you went in the cafe. Thanks as always for the great stuff,
Mr OK Jazz TOKYO
Thank you. Mal Waldron is always interesting, and getting hold of some more obscure records is very welcome.
oh my god, how do you do all this? Thanks!
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