Toki
HIDEFUMI TOKI QUARTET (土岐英史カルテット)
TRACKLIST
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WRITTEN BY
Hidefumi Toki (土岐 英史) -
WRITTEN BY
Hidefumi Toki (土岐 英史) -
WRITTEN BY
Ornette Coleman -
WRITTEN BY
Jack Segal
Marvin Fisher -
WRITTEN BY
Hidefumi Toki (土岐 英史)
PERSONNEL
ALTO SAXOPHONE, SOPRANO SAXOPHONE
BASS
DRUMS
GUITAR
PRESSING INFORMATION
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Three Blind Mice – TBM-46
LP | 12”, 33⅓ RPM
Japan / 1975
Original Pressing, Test Pressing
SYNOPSIS
Alto saxophonist Hidefumi Toki’s Toki is a standout example of the refined, soulful direction Japanese jazz took during the late 1970s. Leading a quartet with a warm yet adventurous sound, Toki balances lyrical phrasing with bursts of hard-bop intensity, creating a record that feels both elegant and deeply personal. The album’s flow highlights his ability to weave delicate ballad work with driving swing, while the rhythm section grounds the session with subtle precision. Toki captures the essence of a period when Japanese jazz artists were confidently shaping their own identity, making it a sought-after title among collectors and an absorbing listen for anyone drawn to the richness of this era.
GENRE & STYLE
Jazz
Hidefumi Toki (土岐 英史)
Nobuyoshi Ino (井野 信義)
Steve Jackson
Kazumi Watanabe (渡辺 香津美)
IDENTIFIERS