山本剛トリオ Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio - Midnight Sun (Three Blind Mice 復刻シリーズ) Artist_Mayu Nakazawa the record amounts to 'Coltrane

the record amounts to 'Coltrane Plays Ellington' (plus one Coltrane original) because the tenor man is the whole show — and what a show it is

Ellie Rowsell

Japan's leading super guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka's memorable solo debut album

the music verges on acid pop bliss

whether they are at his side in the studio or comfortably seated in their armchair savouring the final result on their turntable

山本剛トリオ Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio - Midnight Sun (Three Blind Mice 復刻シリーズ) Artist_Mayu Nakazawa the record amounts to 'ColtraneRecorded in Tokyo in June 1978 after his stay in the United States, Midnight Sun captures the Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio in a format typical of the Three Blind Mice aesthetic: full, dynamic sound and natural breathing of the playing. Between standards (Autumn Leaves, Love Is Here To Stay) and more personal themes, Yamamoto favours melodic narration, with a deep left hand and a very singing touch.