Akira Ishikawa - Back To Rhythm (CD)

Ultra-rare jazz-funk/fusion album by Japanese drummer, Akira Ishikawa.Featuring percussion-heavy versions of 'Let's Start', 'Bongo Rock' and 'Pick Up The Pieces'.'Back To Rhythm' was the final recording in Ishikawa's African-influencedperiod. He cut this record with his band 'Count Buffalos', featuring KiyoshiSugimoto, Takeru Muraoka, Larry Sunaga and arranger Hiromasa Suzuki.Includes excellent cover versions of The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, BTExpress, Stevie Wonder, Average White Band, Incredible Bongo Band and FelaKuti.Originally released in Japan in 1975 by Columbia, this is now extremelydifficult to find in it's original format, and very pricey indeed!Official Mr Bongo reissue. Licensed from Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. I've Got to Use My Imagination
2. Bongo Rock
3. Do It Til You're Satisfied
4. Hey Jude
5. El Condor Pasa
6. Pick Up the Pieces
7. Love Is the Answer
8. I Shot the Sheriff
9. Let's Start
10. Boogie on Raggae Woman