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Prism (Ryo Kawasaki album)

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Prism
Studio album by
Released1975
RecordedJuly 12, 1975
StudioVanguard Studio, New York City
GenreJazz fusion
Length38:29
LabelEast Wind
ProducerKiyoshi 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.

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Ryo Kawasaki except where noted

No.TitleLength
1."Agana"5:47
2."Joni"5:57
3."Nogie"8:48
4."Bridge:Sun"1:02
5."Phil" (Phil Clendeninn)7:29
6."Bridge:Moon"1:20
7."Sweet Tears"7:50
8."Bridge:Star – I ain't playn' no guitar, I's jus' playin' with it"0:16

Personnel

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Charts

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Chart performance for Prism
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Croatian International Albums (HDU)[1] 24

References

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  1. ^ "Lista prodaje 37. tjedan 2024" (in Croatian). HDU. September 2, 2024. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2024.

Prism at AllMusic

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