Shoji Yokouchi Trio – Greensleeves
Impex has always had a special place in their hearts for Shoji Yokouchi’s Greensleeves.
Standards, original tunes, and traditional pieces (like the title track), are interpreted in unexpectedly funky, soulful ways.
The master guitarist is given immeasurable support by organist Yuri Tashiro.
Her playing is alternately moody and spry, fiery and funky. Impex’s vinyl reissue preserves the original’s clear, exacting sound (check out the bass on Tashiro’s organ) while improving surface noise and presentation.
This rare gem of Tee Fujii’s repertoire is yet another entertaining listen for Three Blind Mice fans from their friends at Impex Records!
“I cannot understand how [Chris] Bellman got 100% of the dynamics, power, subterranean deep powerful bass, delicate guitar, bass riffs, and drums all on a 33 RPM release without the instruments colliding into one another.
I am shocked by the RTI pressing of such utter quiet and explosive punch… harmonics and layered realistic textures lived in the room as the needle found its groove.
Imaging is pin-point stable and precise, and dynamics never overload.”
“If this is not the ultimate audiophile demonstration LP released this year, then none will be released.
We dare you to stop listening to this LP once the first cut has commenced
With mostly standards jazzed up for the brilliant musicians to love to play, I was constantly tapping my toes and reminiscing on when I first heard a certain melody. What great fun!”
” …Packaged by Impex in slick classy gloss and full colour, Greensleeves is a high-quality production for a top jazz collection.
Prediction: this release will triple in price
For those smart enough to buy multiple copies and put extras away, a bonus awaits them
This is the best audiophile system demonstration LP I have heard in ages, and a must-own.
Thank you Impex
Greensleeves receives my highest BUY recommendation!” – Robert H. Levi
Musicians:
Kunimitsu Inaba, bass
Hajime Ishimatsu, drums
Shoji Yokouchi, electric guitar, folk guitar, gut guitar
Yuri Tashiro, Hammond organ
Track List: Shoji Yokouchi Trio – Greensleeves
Side A:
1. Willow Weep For Me
2. Moanin’
3. Misty
4. Drink Up Your Vodka Martini
Side B:
1. New Orleans Sunday
2. Greensleeves
3. Your Watch Is Ten Minutes Slow
Recorded September 6 & 8 1978
