Live in Tokyo (Barry Harris album) explained

Live in Tokyo
Type:	Live
Artist:	Barry Harris
Cover:	Live in Tokyo (Barry Harris album).jpg
Released:	1976
Recorded:	April 12 & 14, 1976
Venue:	Sun Plaza Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Xanadu 130
Producer:	Don Schlitten
Chronology:	Barry Harris
Prev Title:	Barry Harris Plays Tadd Dameron
Prev Year:	1975
Next Title:	Barry Harris Plays Barry Harris
Next Year:	1978

Live in Tokyo is a live album by pianist Barry Harris which was recorded in Japan in 1976 and released on the Xanadu label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Although not containing any real surprises, this swinging, straight-ahead music is quite enjoyable".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Barry Harris except as indicated

1. "A Soft Spot" - 5:46
2. "Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk) - 5:58
3. "Tea for Two" (Vincent Youmans, Irving Caesar) - 4:45
4. "Dance of the Infidels" (Bud Powell) - 5:43
5. "I'll Remember April" (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) - 8:39
6. Dedication in Japanese - 1:15
7. "Fukai Aijoh" - 4:09
8. "Un Poco Loco" (Powell) - 6:14

Personnel

• Barry Harris - piano
• Sam Jones - bass
• Leroy Williams - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Leaders/HarrisBarry-ldr.php Barry Harris discography
2. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Xanadu.htm Xanadu Records discography
3. Yanow, S., Allmusic Review accessed April 29, 2014