Toshiko's Piano [180g LP with Bonus Tracks]

Toshiko Akiyoshi - Toshiko's Piano [180g LP with Bonus Tracks]

Toshiko's Piano was Toshiko Akiyoshi's debut recording, made in Tokyo in November 1953 and released by Norgran Records in 1954. The pianist was backed by Herb Ellis on guitar, Ray Brown on bass and J.C. Heard on drums, and the set mixes standards such as "Laura" with her own "Toshiko's Blues" and "Solidado".

This Spanish import from Jazz Wax Records presents the album on 180-gram vinyl with bonus tracks. Due October 23, 2026.

1. What Is This Thing Called Love?
2. Gone with the Wind
3. I Want to Be Happy
4. Toshiko's Blues
5. Shadrach
6. Solidado
7. Squatty Roo
8. Laura