Analog Record: Dedicated to Charlie Parker - Sadao Watanabe Sadao Watanabe dedicated to Carlie Parker Kazuo Yashiro, Masanaga Harada, Fumio Watanabe, Terumasa Hino This is, for me, the best album by Sadao Watanabe. A superb record, a collector's item. This isn't a polished masterpiece, but a record that lets you understand the essence of jazz. You can hear Sadao Watanabe clearly expressing himself, and you'll understand just by listening to the playing. The liner notes are written by Shoichi Yui, so you can read those. It's a requiem, as Charlie Parker passed away the day before this performance. On side B, Watanabe blows solo after solo, dedicating them to Charlie. You can hear the interplay between Hino, who wasn't feeling well, and Watanabe's playing, as if he's saying "I'll play for Charlie," which is super interesting. That's jazz, isn't it? Watanabe seems to love every song. Yashiro's lively piano is also great. He was my idol among Japanese pianists. Please give it a listen. #BonboriJazzRecords ^_^ This record was purchased and stored by me about 40 years ago. One owner. ^_^ Playback has been confirmed. No skips. Please understand the aging of the jacket and any minor surface noise. #BonboriJazzRecords ^_^ Discounts available for multiple sets (bulk purchases). Deduct 800 yen for each additional set. Please see my profile. No discounts for single sets.