THE JAPANESE ALBUM - Dinner Classics CBS Masterworks / V.A. [1986]

The Japanese Album, part of CBS Records' Dinner Classics series, is a collection of traditional Japanese melodies performed on flute, violin, and cello. Featured soloists include flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal, violinist Isaac Stern, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. While much of the material here is traditional or attributed anonymously, there are selections from Japanese composers Michio Miyagi, Konoye, and Miyazaki. The Japanese Album also includes relevant recipes from Martha Stewart. by Johnny Loftus

Tracklist 
1 Sakura, Sakura 3:45
2 Chin-Chin-Chidori 4:39
Flute – Masami Nakagawa
Percussion – Sumire Yoshiwara
Written-By – Hidemaro Konoe
3 Yamanakabushi 4:31
4 Tôryanse (Children's Song) 2:28
5 Chidori No Kyoku 6:35
Arranged By, Conductor – Masaaki Hayakawa
Shakuhachi – Hozan Yamamoto
Violin – Isaac Stern
Written-By – Yoshizawa Kengyo
6 Defune 4:57
Bass – Hiroaki Naka
Percussion – Sumire Yoshiwara
Written-By – Haseo Sugiyama
7 Oharabushi 2:56
8 Shimabara No Komoriuta 3:06
Written-By – Kazuaki Miyazaki
9 Imayoh 3:01
Arranged By, Conductor – Masaaki Hayakawa
Shakuhachi – Hozan Yamamoto
Violin – Isaac Stern
10 Imayô 6:36
11 Chugoko-Chiho-No-Komoriuta 4:07
Written-By – Kohsaku Yamada
12 Jôgashima No Ame 6:11
Written-By – Takashi Yamada
13 Haru No Umi 6:18
Written-By – Michio Mamiya
14 Sakura, Sakura 4:17

Credits
Arranged By, Conductor – Michio Mamiya (tracks: 2, 6, 11, 14)
Cello – Yo-Yo Ma (tracks: 2, 6, 11, 14)
Flute – Jean-Pierre Rampal (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13)
Harpsichord – Patricia Zander (tracks: 6, 11, 14)
Koto [Bass Koto] – Yasuko Nakashima (tracks: 1, 4, 7, 8, 12)
Koto [First Koto] – Shinichi Yuize (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 13)
Koto [Second Koto] – Utae Uno (tracks: 1, 4, 7, 8, 12)
Shakuhachi – Hozan Yamamoto
Violin – Isaac Stern
Flute – Masami Nakagawa
Percussion – Sumire Yoshiwara

THE JAPANESE ALBUM

Dinner Classics: CBS Masterworks

V.A. [1986] CBR320 / scan

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