Akira Ishikawa: Back To Rhythm ( VINYL )

Title: Back To Rhythm
Artist: Akira Ishikawa
Label: Mr Bongo
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 7119691257914
Genre: Jazz
Release Date: 2019-03-29
Number of Discs: 1

Ultra-rare jazz-funk/fusion album by Japanese drummer, Akira Ishikawa.Featuring percussion-heavy versions of 'Let's Start', 'Bongo Rock' and 'Pick Up The Pieces'.'Back To Rhythm' was the final recording in Ishikawa's African-influencedperiod. He cut this record with his band 'Count Buffalos', featuring KiyoshiSugimoto, Takeru Muraoka, Larry Sunaga and arranger Hiromasa Suzuki.Includes excellent cover versions of The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, BTExpress, Stevie Wonder, Average White Band, Incredible Bongo Band and FelaKuti.Originally released in Japan in 1975 by Columbia, this is now extremelydifficult to find in it's original format, and very pricey indeed!Official Mr Bongo reissue. Licensed from Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.

Tracks:
1.1 I've Got to Use My Imagination
1.2 Bongo Rock
1.3 Do It Til You're Satisfied
1.4 Hey Jude
1.5 El Condor Pasa
1.6 Pick Up the Pieces
1.7 Love Is the Answer
1.8 I Shot the Sheriff
1.9 Let's Start
1.10 Boogie on Raggae Woman