Hidehiko Matsumoto Quartet – Sleepy (1976) [Japan 2006] [SACD / Three Blind Mice – MHCP 10032]

Title: Hidehiko Matsumoto Quartet – Sleepy (1976) [Japan 2006]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Hidehiko “Sleepy” Matsumoto was one of the best jazz sax players in Japan. His nickname was given by an American soldier when he was playing in a US military camp after the war. A true giant on tenor and flute, his contributions to the jazz industry of Japan were many and recognized by many awards and honors. This record, made in 1976 in a one-horn quartet setting, showcases Matsumoto’s brilliant playing on both tenor saxophone and flute. He is a true master of both instruments and it is a great pleasure to hear him beautifully recorded by the people of Three Blind Mice label. A masterpiece, with great sound.

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Tracklist:

01. Duke’s Days
02. You Don’t Know What Love Is
03. Chasin’ The Blues
04. Right Down Step
05. My One And Only Love
06. Typhoon

Personnel:

Hidehiko Matsumoto – flute,tenor sax
Hideo Ichikawa – piano
Nobuyoshi Ino – bass
Motohiko Hino – drums

Note:

Produced by Takeshi Fujii. Engineered by Yoshihiko Kannari.
Recorded on September 13 & 24, 1976 at Epicurus Studio, Tokyo.
Three Blind Mice / Sony Music Direct, Japan # MHCP 10032

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