Wishing Peace

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Wishing Peace
Studio album by Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra
Released 1986
Recorded Atlantic Recording Studio, July 21, July 22, 1986
Genre Jazz
Length 44:29
Label Ken
Professional reviews
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra chronology
Ten Gallon Shuffle
(1984)
Wishing Peace
(1986)
Carnegie Hall Concert
(1992)

Wishing Peace is the second recording released by the New York based Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin after 13 previous releases with their Los Angeles-based Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band. "Lady Liberty", "Wishing Peace" and "Uptown Stroll" form the three part "Liberty Suite" written on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

[edit] Track listing

All songs orchestrated by Toshiko Akiyoshi. All songs composed by Akiyoshi unless otherwise noted:

  1. "Feast in Milano" – 8:24
  2. "Unrequited Love" (Tabackin) – 11:03
  3. "Lady Liberty" – 8:02
  4. "Wishing Peace" – 8:14
  5. "Uptown Stroll" – 8:45

[edit] Personnel

Guest

  • Daniel Ponce – conga drums (track 1, "Feast in Milano")

[edit] References / External Links