Akira Ishikawa- Back To Rhythm (LP)
Ultra-rare jazz-funk/fusion album by Japanese drummer, Akira Ishikawa.Featuring percussion-heavy versions of 'Let's Start', 'Bongo Rock' and 'Pick Up The Pieces'.'Back To Rhythm' was the final recording in Ishikawa's African-influencedperiod. He cut this record with his band 'Count Buffalos', featuring KiyoshiSugimoto, Takeru Muraoka, Larry Sunaga and arranger Hiromasa Suzuki.Includes excellent cover versions of The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, BTExpress, Stevie Wonder, Average White Band, Incredible Bongo Band and FelaKuti.Originally released in Japan in 1975 by Columbia, this is now extremelydifficult to find in it's original format, and very pricey indeed!Official Mr Bongo reissue.
A1I've Got To Use My Imagination
A2Bongo Rock
A3Do It Til You're Satisfied
A4Hey Jude
A5El Condor Pasa
B1Pick Up The Pieces
B2Love Is The Answer
B3I Shot The Sheriff
B4Let's Start
B5Boogie On Raggae Woman