Takeo Moriyama
Smile (LP, Clear Sky)
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Tip! *Japan import with Obi Strip* In 1967, drummer Takeo Moriyama joined pianist Yosuke Yamashita’s group, later forming a legendary trio together with saxophonist Seiichi Nakamura in 1969. This group consisting of Moriyama, Yamashita, and Nakamura became known worldwide as one of Japan's leading free jazz combos. Moriyama left the group in 1975 and later returned to the scene in 1977 with the Flush Up live album, where he evolved and deepened his musicality in a more melodic and rhythmic direction. Moriyama maintained the same musical passion that he had with the Yamashita Trio, opening up new horizons for himself and Japanese jazz. His music during this period culminated with the recording of the Smile LP in 1980.
Release notes
Recorded in November, 1980. ℗ 1981 A2 appears as Watarase (渡良瀬) on the labels.
| A1 | Exchange = エクスチェンジ | 11:51 | |
| A2 | Watarase = ワタラセ | 6:41 | |
| B1 | Step = ステップ | 6:41 | |
| B2 | Smile = スマイル | 8:35 | |
| B3 | Good Bye = グッドバイ | 4:54 |
- 望月英明
- Bass
- 小松正人
- Coordinator [Reissue Staff: 企画]
- 鈴木大祐
- Design [Reissue Staff: Redesign]
- 森山威男
- Drums
- 松風鉱一
- Guest, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute
- 武沢茂
- Mastered By [Reissue Staff: Mastering], Lacquer Cut By [Reissue Staff: Cutting Engineer]
- 板橋文夫
- Piano
- 遠藤亮輔
- Reissue Producer [Reissue Staff: 制作]
- 国安良夫
- Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
- 尾川雄介
- Supervised By [Reissue Staff: 監修]
