An urban piece that combines a clear vocal voice with modern arrangements.
A solo album by jazz pianist/singer Ichiko Hashimoto. Includes tracks such as "City Lights" and "Lonely Drive." The album's sophisticated arrangements blend elements of AOR, new wave, and fusion.
Hashimoto Ichiko's unique transparency envelops the entire work. A delicate piano touch and electronics are fused, with cool sounds and lyricism intertwining in "City Lights." Sound images evoking the night view of a city unfold in "Lonely Drive." Performances by Yasuaki Shimizu and others are intricately intertwined, resulting in a highly polished piece that effortlessly moves between jazz and pop.
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14 TRACKS:
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1)
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Echo (L'Enfant De L'Arc En Ciel)
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2)
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Crystal Of The Wind
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3)
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Little Angel
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4)
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Lake Lying In A Sleep
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5)
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Stillness In The Afternoon
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6)
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L'Oiseau
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7)
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Sentiment
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8)
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Sea Of Mirror
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9)
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Sunken Star
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10)
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Le Beau Paysage
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11)
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Ballet
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12)
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Wind Of Sentiment
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13)
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Mermaid
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14)
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Opening The Door Of Heaven, There Overflowed The Orange Shine
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