At Maybeck - Maybeck Recital Hall Series Volume 36 cover

At Maybeck - Maybeck Recital Hall Series Volume 36

Toshiko Akiyoshi · 1994

61 min · 10 tracks · jazz

A vibrant tapestry of intricate melodies and improvisation, reflecting Akiyoshi's unique jazz sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic progression throughout
  • intricate improvisation detail exploration
  • warm evening gathering atmosphere
  • reflective moments of nostalgia

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced energy
  • seek standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'At Maybeck' was released in 1994, Toshiko Akiyoshi had already established herself as a prominent figure in jazz, known for her big band compositions and innovative piano work. This album is part of the Maybeck Recital Hall Series, showcasing her artistry in a solo piano context, following her successful projects throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
Stylistic neighbors
Mitsuko Uchida· Hiromi Uehara· Chick Corea

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Village 6:15
  • 2 Come Sunday 4:52
  • 3 Con Alma 5:45
  • 4 Polka Dots and Moonbeams 7:19
  • 5 It Was a Very Good Year 5:53
  • 6 The Things We Did Last Summer 8:02
  • 7 Old Devil Moon 6:24
  • 8 Sophisticated Lady 6:22
  • 9 Quadrille, Anyone? 6:03
  • 10 Tempus Fugit 4:10

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