| Prism | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Ryo Kawasaki |
| Cover: | Prism (Ryo Kawasaki album).jpeg |
| Released: | 1975 |
| Recorded: | July 12, 1975 |
| Studio: | Vanguard Studio, New York City |
| Genre: | Jazz fusion |
| Label: | East Wind |
| Producer: | Kiyoshi Itoh, Yasohachi Itoh |
Prism is the first album recorded by Japanese jazz guitarist Ryo Kawasaki after he moved to New York City from Tokyo.
At the time of this recording, he was a member of the Gil Evans Orchestra, Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, Chico Hamilton group, and Tarika Blue. Musicians on this album are from these groups. Herb Bushler was a member of the Gil Evans Orchestra, Abdulha and Steve Turre from the Chico Hamilton group, and Phil Clendeninn from Tarika Blue. Buddy Williams was a member of George Benson's group and often played with Kawasaki in New York City. Prism was recorded in one afternoon and mixed the next day.