Dave Brubeck Quartet - Jazz Impression Of Japan

This album was compiled by the Dave Brubeck Quartet, consisting of Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Eugene Wright and Joe Morello after a a tour of Japan the year before. Which you can easy gain the sense that the sound was influenced by Japanese culture, while still holding firm grounds on traditional jazz. Toki's Theme is one of my favorite song on the album with an oriental intro played by Brubeck and Desmond simultaneously, and then having Brubeck throw down an amazing improvisation. The mood changes from upbeat swing to melodic ballads on "Zen Is When" and "Fujiyama" creating a very relaxed vibe.

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