Morning Island Afrobeat fly by in just over

fly by in just over 20 minutes with only the two vocal cuts - "Say It" with Ta'Raach and "First Time" with Slum Village member Baatin - sounding truly finished

The Three Sounds were one of the most popular artists on Blue Note Records during the late ’50s and ’60s

all played in a swinging and boppish style

It was recorded in Honolulu in 1975 and co-produced by Haruomi Hosono

Morning Island Afrobeat fly by in just overSadao Watanabe's "Morning Island" masterfully blends traditional jazz with contemporary influences. This Flying Disk Records release showcases his exceptional alto saxophone work alongside an elite ensemble featuring Eric Gale, Jeff Mironov, Dave Grusin, and others. The album delivers both original compositions and standards with technical brilliance and superior sound quality.