''Live in Tokyo'' is a
live album
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by pianist
Barry Harris which was recorded in Japan in 1976 and released on the
Xanadu
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label.
Xanadu Records discography
accessed April 29, 2014
Reception
The Allmusic review awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Although not containing any real surprises, this swinging, straight-ahead music is quite enjoyable".[Yanow, S.]
Allmusic Review
accessed April 29, 2014
Track listing
''All compositions by Barry Harris except as indicated''
# "A Soft Spot" - 5:46
# " Round Midnight" ( Thelonious Monk) - 5:58
# " Tea for Two" ( Vincent Youmans, Irving Caesar) - 4:45
# "Dance of the Infidels" (Bud Powell
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) - 5:43
# " I'll Remember April" (Gene de Paul
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Biography
Born in New York City, he served in the United States Army during World War II. He was married to Billye Louise Files (Novem ...
, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye
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) - 8:39
# ''Dedication in Japanese'' - 1:15
# "Fukai Aijoh" - 4:09
# " Un Poco Loco" (Powell) - 6:14
Personnel
* Barry Harris - piano
* Sam Jones - bass
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* Leroy Williams - drums
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References
{{Barry Harris
Barry Harris live albums
1976 live albums
Xanadu Records live albums
Albums produced by Don Schlitten