Two live sets at Tago Jazz Cafe in the Philippines in 2018 from the trio of master percussionist Sabu Toyozumi on drums, American ex-pat Rick Countryman on alto saxophone, and Simon Tan on acoustic bass, this their 3rd album of solid free improvisation of extended and masterful discourse, unusual percussive devices, and powerful rhythmic foundation.
Label: ChapChap Records Catalog ID: CPCD-018 Squidco Product Code: 29919
Format: CD Condition: New Released: 2020 Country: Japan Packaging: Cardboard Gatefold 3 Panels Recorded at Tago Jazz Cafe, in the Philippines, on December 12th 2018, by Alvin Cornista.
"Capturing the trio of Sabu Toyozumi, Simon Tan, and Rick Countryman live in the Philippines in December 2018. Tracks 2 - 5 comprised the vinyl edition, CPLP-001, released in 2019. 2 additional tracks are live duo recordings."-ChapChap Records
"The 3rd trio release from Takeo Suetomi and ChapChap Records (Japan) presenting music from 2 live sets performed 12/12/2018, including the full version of "Chasing the Sun." Sabu proclaimed it a "great performance" and a "great evening."
Simon Tan, arguably Philippines most accomplished improvisational bassist, connected with Rick Countryman in 2011; and Julien Palomo introduced Rick to Sabu Toyozumi to create the collaborations that occur in Manila. "Impermanence" features Sabu on erhu, and drums on "No Social Relevance." Rick Countryman performs on alto sax and Simon Tan on acoustic bass, on all selections.
Through his initial association, and now deep friendship with Sabu, Rick was introduced to the artistry of two Japanese legendary saxophonists, Mototeru Takagi and Kaoru Abe. Their music and approach has augmented his studies of 60s free improvisational music, which is heavily influenced by Coltrane, Dolphy, and later Sonny Simmons."-from the liner notes
"When I first heard this record, I heard that the souls of the three performers echoed in one direction.
It was heading for love. You are Japanese, American and Filipino. The recording place was selected as Manila, the capital of the Philippines, where Japanese and US forces involuntarily squeezed the local people, washed away blood and killed them.
Of course, it goes without saying that Japanese soldiers and US soldiers were hated and killed by worthless volunteers.
However, after the 74 years after the war, the three of you played music together with members of the same country as the war. I also thought that this was a music challenge to past wars.
As a result, you made me listen to love, peace and human bonds. Your music has won the war of the past! This is spiritual free jazz! !
It's a record of the historical bond."-Yusuke Akaiwa