CDレビュー
カプリレコードのトムから、イギリスの批評家が書いた、レビューのお知らせが届いた。英語ですみません。
Atsuko Hashimoto – …Until The Sun Comes Up
(Capri Records 74107-2)
For me one of the most funky instruments in the jazz instrumental palette is the Hammond B-3 organ – it is almost a complete band in itself, but when tied to an inventive guitarist and a rock solid drummer then you have a magical affair. And that is the case with this, Japanese organist Atsuko Hashimoto’s sixth album and the first for Capri records. Now, the B-3 is pretty renowned for being very much a masculine instrument and it is a wondrous thing to hear a petite Japanese woman rocking up a storm with it. With Graham Dechter on guitar and Jeff Hamilton on Drums, Ms Hashimoto has produced an album of eleven tracks, mostly a mixture of covers and a few originals, I think. The sound is fast and furious, with plenty of blues and jazz licks and a lot of rhythm. The few slower tracks pack an emotional punch too. I particularly enjoyed the duelling between organ and guitar, with Jeff Hamilton’s drums providing the kick throughout. Tracks are: All Or Nothing At All, Soul Station, So In Love, Moon River, What A Wonderful World, Blues For Naka, You Are My Sunshine, Cherry, Your’s Is My Heart Alone, The Good Life, Hallelujah I Love Her So. For three musicians they certainly create a big sound, full of heart and passion and it swings like hell having a day off from the fire and brimstone and enjoying party time! …Until The Sun Comes Up is named in honour of the fact that whenever Ms Hashimoto and Jeff Hamilton get together they happily jam throughout the night until dawn. I think that says it all – if you like your jazz hot, funky and shot through with a dash of blues just buy this great album and enter nirvana. Highly recommended.
For more information about this artist, album and availability visit: www.caprirecords.com