Toshiko Akiyoshi Catalog
1953 (age 24)
Toshiko Norgran MGN-22 1954
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Radio Tokyo Studio 2, Tokyo, Japan, November 13 and 14, 1953
| What Is This Thing Called Love? | |
| Gone With The Wind | |
| I Want To Be Happy | |
| Toshiko's Blues | |
| Shadrack | |
| Solidado | |
| Squatty Roo | |
| Laura |
1956
The Toshiko Trio Storyville (US) STLP 912 1956
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Edmund Thigpen, drums.
NYC, spring or early summer 1956
| Between Me And Myself | |
| It Could Happen To You | |
| Kyo-Shu (Nostalgia) | |
| Homework | |
| Manhattan Address | |
| Sunday Afternoon | |
| Blues For Toshiko | |
| Soshu No Yoru | |
| Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise |
Toshiko - Her Trio Her Quartet Storyville (US) STLP 918 1956
Boots Mussulli, alto sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Wyatt Reuther, bass; Edmund Thigpen, drums.
NYC, July, 1956
| Kelo | |
| Salute To Shorty | |
| Taking A Chance On Love | |
| All The Things You Are | |
| I'll Remember April |
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
| Pea, Bee And Lee | |
| No Moon At All | |
| Thou Swell |
1957
Toshiko & Leon Sash At Newport Verve MGV-8236 1957
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Gene Cherico, bass; Jake Hanna, drums.
Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI, afternoon, July 5, 1957
| Between Me And Myself | |
| Blues For Toshiko | |
| I'll Remember April | |
| Lover |
The Many Sides Of Toshiko Verve MGV-8273 1958
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Eugene Cherico, bass; Jake Hanna, drums.
NYC, September 28, 1957
| 21519 | The Man I Love |
| 21520 | Minor Mood |
| 21521 | After You've Gone |
| 21522 | We'll Be Together Again |
| 21523 | Tosh's Fantasy: Down A Mountain / Phrygian Waterfall / Running Stream |
| 21524 | Studio J |
| 21526 | Bags Groove |
| 21527 | Imagination |
1958
Toshiko And Her International Jazz Sextet - United Notions Metrojazz E1001 1958
Toshiko, piano; and Nat Adderley, cornet #4,6,7; Doc Severinsen, trumpet #1-3,5; Bobby Jaspar, flute, tenor, baritone sax; Rolf Kuhn, clarinet, alto sax; Rene Thomas, guitar; John Drew, bass; Bert Dahlander, drums.
Beltone Studios, NYC, June 13, 1958
| 1. | Broadway |
| 2. | Sukiyaki |
| 3. | Swingin' Till The Girls Come Home |
| 4. | United Notions |
| 5. | Civilized Folk |
| 6. | Strike Up The Band |
| 7. | Jane |
** also released on Metrojazz SE1001 in 1959.
1960 (age 31)
Toshiko Mariano Quartet - Live At Birdland Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD-1021 1991
Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi Mariano, piano; Gene Cherico, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums.
Birdland, NYC, April 2, 1960
| Deep River | |
| Song Of The Farm | |
| Blues For Father | |
| When You Meet Her |
same personnel.
Birdland, NYC, October 7, 1961
| Elegy | |
| When Johnny Comes Marching Home | |
| Tempus Fugit | |
| Blues For Father |
** also released on Toshiko=Mariano Quartet - Live At Birdland 60/61, Studio Songs (J) YZSO-10018 in 2011.
Toshiko Mariano Quartet Candid CJM 8012 1961
Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi Mariano, piano; Gene Cherico, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, December 5, 1960
| When You Meet Her | |
| Little T | |
| Toshiko's Elegy | |
| Deep River | |
| Long Yellow Road |
** also released on Candid CJS 9012 in 1961; Barnaby BR-5017 in 1977; Candid (Eu) CS 9012 in 1985, (E) CCD79012 in 1988.
1961
Toshiko Akiyoshi - Long Yellow Road Tam (J) YX-4056 1977?
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Gene Cherico, bass; Ed Marshall, drums.
Tokyo, Japan, February, 1961
| Long Yellow Road | |
| Hakone Twilight | |
| Kisarazu Jinku | |
| Solvage Song | |
| Deep River |
** also released on King Records (J) K28Y-6219 in 1988.
Toshiko Meets Her Old Pals King Records (J) KC 13 1961
Sadao Watanabe, alto sax; Akira Miyazawa, tenor sax; Toshiko Mariano, piano; Masanaga Harada, bass; Masahiko Togashi, drums.
Suginami Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan, March 7 and 8, 1961;
Bunkyo Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan, March 27, 1961
| So What | |
| The Night Has A Thousand Eyes |
Sadao Watanabe, alto sax; Akira Miyazawa, tenor sax; Toshiko Mariano, piano; Hachiro Kurita, bass; Hideo Shiraki, drums.
| Donna Lee | |
| Quebec |
Sadao Watanabe, alto sax; Akira Miyazawa, tenor sax; Toshiko Mariano, piano; Masanaga Harada, bass; Takeshi Inomata, drums.
| Old Pals | |
| Watasu No Biethovin |
** also released on King Records (J) SKC 3 in 1961.
1963
Toshiko Mariano, Charlie Mariano - Toshiko Mariano Quartet Nippon Record (J) NS-1001 1963
Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Toshiko Mariano, piano; Eugine Cherico, bass; Albert Heath, drums.
Tokyo, Japan, March 30, 1963
| Tonight | |
| Something's Coming | |
| America | |
| Maria | |
| Cool | |
| Plaisir D'Amour | |
| Malaguena | |
| Oleo |
Charlie Mariano And Toshiko Akiyoshi - East And West RCA (J) RVL-5518 1963
Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Eugene Cherico, bass; Albert Heath, drums.
Tokyo, Japan, spring 1963
| Haru-No-Umi | |
| Tonight (solo) | |
| Something's Coming | |
| America | |
| Maria | |
| Cool |
Sadao Watanabe, flute, alto sax; Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Masabumi Kikuchi, piano; Masanaga Harada, bass; Masahiko Togashi, drums.
| Stone Garden Of Ryoan Temple |
** also released on Toshiko Akiyoshi And Charlie Mariano - East And West, RCA (J) PG-1501 in 1980.
Toshiko Mariano - Miwaku No Jazz Victor (J) JV-5084 1963
Akira Fukuhara, trumpet #4,7; Charlie Mariano, alto sax #2,4,5,7,8,10-12; Akira Miyazawa, tenor sax, flute #1,11; Toshiko Mariano, piano; Masanaga Harada, bass #1,3,5,11,12; Yasuo Arakawa, bass #2,4,6-10; Takeshi Inomata, drums.
Tokyo, Japan, spring 1963
| 1. | After You've Gone |
| 2. | Going Home |
| 3. | Love Is A Many Splendored Thing |
| 4. | Lover, Come Back To Me |
| 5. | Smoke Gets In Your Eyes |
| 6. | Saikai |
| 7. | It's All Right With Me |
| 8. | My Melancholy Baby |
| 9. | La Mer |
| 10. | I Can't Stop Loving You |
| 11. | Les Feuilles Mortes |
| 12. | Bewitched |
** also released on Victor (J) SJL-5060.
1964
Toshiko Akiyoshi, Japan Jazz All Stars - Toshiko And Modern Jazz Nippon Columbia (J) PS-1126 1964?
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums; and Japan Jazz All Stars: Tetsuo Fushimini, Terumasa Hino, Hisao Mori, Shigeru Takemura, trumpet #1,3,4,7; Takeshi Aoki, Teruhiko Kataoka, Mitsuhiko Matsumoto, trombone #1,3,4,7; Hiroshi Suzuki, trombone #1,3-5,7; Hiroshi Okazaki, Shigeo Suzuki, alto sax #1,3,4,7; Hidehiko ('Sleepy') Matsumoto, Akira Miyazawa, tenor sax #1,3-7; Tadayuki Harada, baritone sax #1,3,4,7; Keiichiro Ebihara, conductor.
TBS Studio, Tokyo, Japan, July 16 and 17, 1964
| 1. | The Shout |
| 2. | Lament |
| 3. | Kisarazu Jinku |
| 4. | Santa Barbara |
| 5. | Land Of Peace |
| 6. | Walkin' |
| 7. | Israel |
** also released on Nippon Columbia (J) SW-7057; Denon (J) 30CY-1387 in 1987.
1965
Toshiko Mariano And Her Trio - Lullabies For You Nippon Columbia (J) PS-1185 1965
Toshiko Mariano, piano; Yasuo Arakawa, bass; Kanji Harada, drums.
Nippon Columbia's Studio, Tokyo, Japan, February 4 and 5, 1965
| Mari To Tonosama | |
| Kanchororin-Bushi | |
| Three Blind Mice | |
| Cancion De Extremadura | |
| I-Ken-Pien-Tan | |
| The March | |
| Angel's Lullaby | |
| Frere Jacques | |
| Chocho (Butterfly) | |
| London Bridge | |
| Tuppen Och Honan | |
| Lullaby For You |
** also released on Nippon Columbia (J) SW-7056.
1968
Toshiko Akiyoshi Quintet - Toshiko At Top Of The Gate Nippon Columbia (J) XMS-10008-CT 1968
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Top Of The Gate-Village Gate, Greenwich Village, NY, July 30, 1968
| Introduction | |
| Opus No. Zero | |
| The Firstnight | |
| Phrygian Waterfall | |
| Let's Roll In Sake | |
| How Insensitive | |
| Morning Of The Carnival | |
| The Night Song | |
| Willow Weep For Me | |
| My Elegy |
** also released on Nippon Columbia (J) SL-5108-N in 1974.
1970 (age 41)
Toshiko Akiyoshi In Japan Liberty (J) LPC-8049 1970?
Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Bob Daugherty, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Osaka Expo Hall, Osaka, Japan, August 18 and 19, 1970
| Opus No. Zero | |
| Sweet And Lovely | |
| Long Yellow Road |
** also released on Toshiko Akiyoshi Quartet - Long Yellow Road, Far East (J) ETJ-65009 in 1978?; Eastworld (J) CA32-1440 in 1987?, TOCT-9361 in 1996?.
1971
Toshiko Akiyoshi Quartet - Jazz The Personal Dimension Victor (J) SPX-2 1971
Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Lyn Christie, bass; Bill Goodwin, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, February 5, 1971
| The Village | |
| The Sea In Springtime | |
| Lover Man | |
| State Of Being |
Aspect Of Toshiko Akiyoshi Quartet - Meditation Dan (J) VC-6001
Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Lyn Christie, bass; Albert Heath, drums.
Tokyo, Japan, February 23 and 26, 1971
| What Now My Love | |
| Stella By Starlight | |
| Willow Weep For Me | |
| Straight, No Chaser | |
| Meditation |
** also released on Toshiko Akiyoshi Quartet - Meditation, Dan (J) VC-7513.
Toshiko Akiyoshi - The Personal Aspect In Jazz Victor (J) CD4B-5007 1971
same personnel.
Tokyo, Japan, March 4, 1971
| Sumie | |
| P.A.J. | |
| Euphoria |
** also released on Toshiko Akiyoshi Quartet - Sumie, Victor (J) SPX-1040 in 1971?.
Toshiko Akiyoshi - Solo Piano RCA (J) RCA-6270 1975
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano.
Tokyo, Japan, March 27, and April 4, 1971
| The Village | |
| Polka Dots And Moonbeams | |
| Plaisir D'Amour | |
| Maple Leaf Rag | |
| It Was A Very Good Year | |
| Sweet And Lovely | |
| Old Devil Moon | |
| Sophisticated Lady |
1974
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Kogun RCA (J) RCA-6246 1974
John Madrid, Mike Price, Don Rader, Bobby Shew, trumpet; Charles Loper, Jim Sawyer, Britt Woodman, trombone; Phil Teel, bass trombone; Gary Foster, Dick Spencer, alto sax; Tom Peterson, Lew Tabackin, tenor sax; Bill Perkins, baritone sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Gene Cherico, bass; Peter Donald, drums; Scott Elsworth, voice.
Sage & Sand Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA, April 3 and 4, 1974
| Elegy | |
| Memory | |
| Kogun | |
| American Ballad | |
| Henpecked Old Man |
** also released on RCA JPL1-0236 in 1974, AFL1-3019 in 1974?, (J) R32J-1038 in 1986.
** part of Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Mosaic Select, Mosaic MS-033 in 2008.
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Long Yellow Road RCA (J) RCA-6296 1975
Mike Price, Don Rader, Bobby Shew, trumpet; John Madrid, trumpet #1; Stu Blumberg, trumpet #2,3,5; Lynn Nicholson, trumpet #4,6; Charlie Loper, Britt Woodman, trombone; Jim Sawyer, trombone #1; Bruce Paulson, trombone #2-6; Phil Teele, bass trombone; Joe Roccisano, alto sax #3; Dick Spencer, alto sax, flute, clarinet; Gary Foster, alto, soprano sax, flute, clarinet #1,2,4-6; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute, piccolo; Tom Peterson, tenor sax, alto flute, clarinet; Bill Perkins, baritone sax, alto flute, bass clarinet; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Gene Cherico, bass; Peter Donald, drums #1,2,4,5; Chuck Flores, drums #3,6; Tokuko Kaga, vocal #5.
Sage & Sand Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA, April 4, 1974;
Sage & Sand Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA, February 28, 1975;
Sage & Sand Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA, March 3, 1975;
Sage & Sand Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA, February 28, and March 4, 1975;
Sage & Sand Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA;
Sage & Sand Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA, March 4, 1975
| 1. | Long Yellow Road |
| 2. | The First Night |
| 3. | Opus No. Zero |
| 4. | Quadrille, Anyone? |
| 5. | Children In The Temple Ground |
| 6. | Since Perry / Yet Another Tear |
** also released on RCA JPL1-1350 in 1976, JPL1-0468 in 1976?, (J) R32J-1039 in 1986.
** part of Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Mosaic Select, Mosaic MS-033 in 2008.
1975
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Tales Of A Courtesan (Oirantan) RCA (J) RVP-6004 1976
Richard Cooper, Steven Huffsteter, Mike Price, Bobby Shew, trumpet; Charlie Loper, Britt Woodman, trombone; Bill Reichenbach, trombone #1,2,4,5; Jim Sawyer, trombone #3,6; Phil Teele, bass, contrabass trombone; Dick Spencer, alto sax, flute, clarinet; Gary Foster, alto, soprano sax, flute, clarinet; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute, piccolo; Tom Peterson, tenor sax, alto flute, clarinet; Bill Perkins, baritone sax, alto flute, bass clarinet; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Don Baldwin, bass; Peter Donald, drums; King Errison, congas #6.
Sunset-Highland Recording Studio, Los Angeles, CA, December 1, 2 and 3, 1975
| 1. | Road Time Shuffle |
| 2. | Tales Of A Courtesan (Oirantan) |
| 3. | Strive For Jive |
| 4. | I Ain't Gonna Ask No More |
| 5. | Interlude |
| 6. | Village |
** also released on RCA JPL1-0723 in 1976, AFL1-0723 in 1976, (J) R32J-1040 in 1986.
** part of Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Mosaic Select, Mosaic MS-033 in 2008.
1976
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Road Time RCA (J) RCA-9115-16 1976
Richard Cooper, Steven Huffstetter, Mike Price, Bobby Shew, trumpet; Jimmy Knepper, Bill Reichenbach, Jim Sawyer, trombone; Phil Teele, bass trombone; Gary Foster, Dick Spencer, alto sax; Tom Peterson, tenor sax; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Bill Byrne, baritone sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Don Baldwin, bass; Peter Donald, drums; Kisaku Katada, kotsuzumi #5; Yutaka Yazaki, ohtsuzumi #5.
Sankei Hall, Osaka, Japan, February 8, 1976;
Koseinenkin Kaikan, Osaka, Japan, February 7, 1976;
Nakano Sun Plaza Hall, Tokyo, Japan, January 30, 1976
| 1. | Tuning Up |
| 2. | Warning: Success May Be Hazardous To Your Health |
| 3. | Henpecked Old Man |
| 4. | Soliloquy |
| 5. | Kogun |
| 6. | Since Perry / Yet Another Tear |
| 7. | Road Time Shuffle |
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Insights RCA (J) RVP-6106 1976
Steven Huffsteter, Mike Price, Bobby Shew, trumpet; Richard Cooper, trumpet #1-3; Jerry Hey, trumpet #4; Charlie Loper, Bill Reichenbach, Britt Woodman, trombone; Phil Teele, bass trombone; Gary Foster, Dick Spencer, alto sax; Tom Peterson, tenor sax; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Bill Perkins, baritone sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Don Baldwin, bass; Peter Donald, drums; Hiromitsu Katada, kakko #3; Hayao Uzawa, kotsuzumi #4; Tadao Kamei, ohtsuzumi #4; Hisao Kanze, utai #4; Michiru Mariano, vocal #4.
RCA Studio A, Los Angeles, CA, June 22, 23 and 24, 1976
| 1. | Studio J |
| 2. | Transience |
| 3. | Sumie |
| 4. | Minamata: Peaceful Village / Prosperity & Consequence / Epilogue |
** also released on RCA AFL1-2678 in 1978, (J) R32J-1041 in 1986.
** part of Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Mosaic Select, Mosaic MS-033 in 2008.
Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio - Dedications Discomate (J) DSP-5001 1976
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Gene Cherico, bass; Jimmy Smith, drums.
Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, July 19, 20 and 21, 1976
| I Let A Song Out Of My Heart | |
| Miss Blue Eyes | |
| Django | |
| Rio | |
| Wind | |
| Reets And I | |
| Don't Be Afraid, The Clown's Afraid Too | |
| Let The Tape Roll |
** also released on Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio - Dedications-I, Alfa Jazz (J) ALCR-161 in 1992.
1977
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - March Of The Tadpoles RCA (J) RVP-6178 1977
Richard Cooper, Steven Huffstetter, Mike Price, Bobby Shew, trumpet; Rick Culver, Charlie Loper, Bill Reichenbach, trombone; Phil Teele, bass trombone; Gary Foster, Dick Spencer, alto sax; Tom Peterson, tenor sax; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Bill Perkins, baritone sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Don Baldwin, bass; Peter Donald, drums; Emil Richards, percussion #5.
RCA Studio A, Los Angeles, CA, January 10 and 11, 1977
| 1. | March Of The Tadpoles |
| 2. | Mobile |
| 3. | Deracinated Flower |
| 4. | Yellow Is Mellow |
| 5. | Notorious Tourist From East |
** also released on Baystate (J) RJL-2609 in 1983; Ascent ASC 1005 in 1985.
** part of Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Mosaic Select, Mosaic MS-033 in 2008.
Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio - Dedications (II) Discomate (J) DSP-5006 1979
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Bob Daugherty, bass #1,3,5,7; Andrew Simpkins, bass #2,4,6; Jimmy Smith, drums #1,3,5,7; Peter Donald, drums #2,4,6.
Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, April 25, 26 and 27, 1977
| 1. | Swinging Till The Girls Come Home |
| 2. | Israel |
| 3. | Solar |
| 4. | Two Bass Hit |
| 5. | Enigma |
| 6. | In Your Own Sweet Way |
| 7. | Tempus Fujit |
** also released on Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio - Dedications, Inner City IC 6046 in 1979. and on Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio - Dedications-II, Alfa Jazz (J) ALCR-162 in 1992.
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Live At Newport '77 RCA (J) RVP-6005 1977
Richard Cooper, Steven Huffstetter, Mike Price, Bobby Shew, trumpet; Rick Culver, Charlie Loper, Bill Reichenbach, trombone; Phil Teele, bass trombone; Gary Foster, Dick Spencer, alto sax; Gary Herbig, tenor sax; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Beverly Darke, baritone sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Don Baldwin, bass; Peter Donald, drums.
Newport Jazz Festival New York, NY, June 29, 1977
| Strive For Jive | |
| A-10-205932 | |
| Hangin' Loose | |
| Since Perry / Yet Another Tear |
** also released on Baystate (J) RJL-2678 in 1984.
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Live At Newport II RCA (J) RVJ-6088 1980
same session.
Newport Jazz Festival New York, NY, June 29, 1977
| March Of The Tadpoles | |
| Warning: Success May Be Hazardous To Your Health | |
| Road Time Shuffle | |
| Minamata: Peaceful Village / Prosperity & Consequence / Epilogue |
1978
Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio - Toshiko Plays Billy Strayhorn Discomate (J) DSP-5011 1978
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; John Heard, bass #1,2,4-7; Bob Dougherty, bass #3,8; Peter Donald, drums #1,2,4-7; Jeff Hamilton, drums #3,8.
Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, April 3, 4 and 5, 1978
| 1. | Take The "A" Train |
| 2. | Day Dream |
| 3. | Rain Check |
| 4. | Lotus Blossom |
| 5. | Charpoy |
| 6. | Lush Life |
| 7. | Chealsea Bridge |
| 8. | Intimacy Of The Blues |
** also released on Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio - A Tribute To Billy Strayhorn, JAM JAM 5003 in 1978. and on Discomate (J) DSP-3019 in 1982. and on Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio - Dedications-III - Plays Billy Strayhorn, Alfa Jazz (J) ALCR-163 in 1992.
Toshiko Akiyoshi - Finesse Concord Jazz CJ-69 1978
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Jake Hanna, drums.
Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA, May 8, 1978
| Count Your Blessings | |
| American Ballad | |
| Love Letters | |
| Wouldn't It Be Loverly | |
| Mr. Jelly Lord | |
| Warning!! Success May Be Hazardous To Your Health | |
| You Go To My Head | |
| Solvejg's Song (From Peer Gynt Suite) |
** also released on Concord Jazz CCD-4069 in 1990.
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Salted Gingko Nuts Insights (J) RVJ-6031 1979
Larry Ford, Steven Huffstetter, Mike Price, Bobby Shew, trumpet; Randy Aldcroft, Rick Culver, Bill Reichenbach, trombone; Phil Teele, bass trombone; Gary Foster, Dick Spencer, alto sax; Tom Peterson, Lew Tabackin, tenor sax; Bill Byrne, baritone sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Mike Richmond, bass; Peter Donald, drums.
Devonshire Sound Studios, North Hollywood, CA, November 15 and 16, 1978
| Elusive Dream | |
| Lazy Day | |
| Chasing After Love | |
| Salted Gingko Nuts | |
| Time Stream | |
| Son Of Road Time |
** also released on Ascent ASC 1002 in 1982.
Toshiko Akiyoshi Quartet - Toshiko Plays Toshiko Discomate (J) DSP-5014 1979
Steve Huffsteter, trumpet; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Gene Cherico, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, December 5 and 6, 1978
| Notrioius Tourist From The East | |
| Solioquy | |
| Hangin' Loose | |
| Memory | |
| After Mr. Teng |
** also released on Notorious Tourist From The East, Inner City IC 6066 in 1979.
1979 (age 50)
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Sumi-e Insights (J) RVJ-6061 1979
Larry Ford, Steven Huffstetter, Mike Price, Bobby Shew, trumpet; Randy Aldcroft, Rick Culver, Bill Reichenbach, trombone; Phil Teele, bass trombone; Gary Foster, Dick Spencer, alto sax; Tom Peterson, tenor sax; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Bill Byrne, baritone sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; John Heard, bass; Peter Donald, drums; Kisaku Katada, percussion.
Iruma City Auditorium, Saitama, Japan, February 2 and 3, 1979
| Sumi-e | |
| Hangin' Loose | |
| Quadrille, Anyone? | |
| A-10-205932 |
1980
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - Farewell RCA (J) RVJ-6078 1980
Buddy Childers, Larry Ford, Steven Huffsteter, Mike Price, trumpet; Rick Culver, Bruce Fowler, Hart Smith, trombone; Phil Teele, bass trombone; Gary Foster, Dan Higgins, alto sax; John Gross, tenor sax; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Bill Byrne, baritone sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Bob Bowman, bass; Steve Haughton, drums.
Devonshire Sound Studios, North Hollywood, CA, January 10 and 11, 1980
| After Mr. Teng | |
| Song For The Harvest | |
| Shades Of Yellow | |
| Autumn Sea | |
| Farewell (To Mingus) |
** also released on Ascent ASC 1000 in 1980?.
Toshiko Akiyoshi - Just Be-Bop Discomate (J) DSP-8102 1980?
Steven Huffsteter, trumpet, flugelhorn; Charles McPherson, alto sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Gene Cherico, bass #1,2; Bob Bowman, bass #3-7; Roy McCurdy, drums.
Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, March 24 and 25, 1980
| 1. | Kelo |
| 2. | But Beautiful |
| 3. | Serpent's Tooth |
| 4. | Mobious Trip |
| 5. | Con Alma |
| 6. | I Thought About You |
| 7. | Joy Spring |
Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio - 1980 In Rikuzentakata Johnny's Disk Record (J) JD-36-CD 2014
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Bob Bowman, bass; Joey Baron, drums.
Shimin Kaikan Dai-Hall, Rikuzentakata, Iwate, Japan, June 13, 1980
| Long Yellow Road | |
| Enigma | |
| MC-Talk | |
| I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart | |
| Two Bass Hit | |
| My Elegy | |
| Autumn Sea | |
| Notorious Tourist From The East | |
| MC-Talk | |
| Tempus Fugit |
Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio And Flute Quartet - Tuttie Flutie Discomate (J) DSP-8107 1981
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Bob Bowman, bass; Joey Baron, drums; and Louise Di Tullio, 1st flute; Geraldine Rotella, 2nd flute; Monday (Michiru Akiyoshi) Mariano, 3rd flute; Susan Greenburg, 4th alto flute.
Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, June, 1980
| Tuttie Flutie | |
| Falling Petal | |
| Manha De Carnaval | |
| Blue Dream | |
| Chic Lady | |
| Last Minutes Blues |
1981
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - From Toshiko With Love Baystate (J) RJL-8016 1981
Buddy Childers, Steve Huffsteter, trumpet; Mike Price, trumpet #1,2,4-6; Richard Cooper, trumpet #3; Larry Ford, trumpet, piccolo trumpet; Bruce Fowler, Jim Sawyer, Hart Smith, trombone; Phil Teele, bass trombone; Bob Shepherd, alto sax; Dan Higgins, alto sax #1,2,4-6; Gary Foster, alto sax #3; John Gross, tenor sax; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Bill Byrne, baritone sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Edward Bennett, bass; Steve Haughton, drums.
Devonshire Sound Studios, North Hollywood, CA, March 24, 25, and April 20, 1981
| 1. | A Bit Byas'd |
| 2. | Lament For Sonny |
| 3. | Let The Tape Roll |
| 4. | Tanuki's Night Out |
| 5. | Falling Petal |
| 6. | Yet Another Tear |
1982
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band - European Memoirs Baystate (J) RJL-8036 1982
Buddy Childers, Larry Ford, Steve Huffsteter, Mike Price, trumpet; Dave Bowman, Bruce Fowler, Hart Smith, trombone; Phil Teele, bass trombone; Matt Catingub, Bob Sheppard, alto sax; John Gross, tenor sax; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Bill Byrne, baritone sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Bob Bowman, bass; Joey Baron, drums.
Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 21 and 22, 1982
| Remembering Bud | |
| Feast In Milano | |
| Relaxing At Zell-Am-See | |
| Two Faces Of A Nation: Part 1 / Part 2 |
** also released on Ascent ASC 1003 in 1983.
1983
Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio Eastworld (J) EWJ-90022 1983
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Gene Cherico, bass; Joey Baron, drums.
Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 27, 1983
| Heartaches | |
| Nancy | |
| Love Is A Many Splendored Thing | |
| Feast In Milano | |
| Come Sunday | |
| Hey There |
** also released on Eastworld (J) TOCT-9731 in 1996.
1984
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra Featuring Lew Tabackin - Ten Gallon Shuffle Baystate (J) RJL-8098 1984
Chris Albert, John Eckert, Brian Lynch, Joe Mosello, trumpet; Conrad Herwig, Chris Seiter, Hart Smith, trombone; Phil Teele, bass trombone; Jim Snidero, alto sax, flute, clarinet; Frank Wess, alto, soprano sax, flute; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Walt Weiskopf, tenor, soprano sax, clarinet; Ed Xiques, baritone, soprano sax, bass clarinet; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Mike Formanek, bass; Scott Robinson, drums.
Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 24 and 25, 1984
| Ten Gallon Shuffle | |
| Fading Beauty | |
| Jamming At Carnegie Hall | |
| Blue Dream | |
| Happy Hoofer |
** also released on Ascent ASC 1004 in 1984.
Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio - Time Stream Eastworld (J) EWJ-90034 1985
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; George Mraz, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 23 and 24, 1984
| Prosperity | |
| Con Alma | |
| Giant Steps | |
| Smile | |
| Time Stream | |
| Tico Tico |
** also released on Eastworld (J) CP32-5025 in 1985, TOCT-9732 in 1996.
1986
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra Featuring Lew Tabackin And Frank Wess - Wishing Peace Ascent ASC 1006 1986
John Eckert, Brian Lynch, Joe Mosello, Chris Pasin, trumpet; Conrad Herwig, Kenny Rupp, Hart Smith, trombone; Matt Finders, bass trombone; Jim Snidero, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Frank Wess, alto, soprano sax, flute; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute, piccolo; Walt Weiskopf, tenor sax, clarinet; Mark Lopeman, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Jay Anderson, bass; Jeff Hirschfield, drums; Daniel Ponce, conga drums #1.
Atlantic Studios, NYC, July 21 and 22, 1986
| 1. | Feast In Milano |
| 2. | Unrequited Love |
| 3. | Liberty Suite: Lady Liberty / Wishing Piece / Uptown Stroll |
** also released on Ken Music (J) 27KEN-001 in 1989, (G) 660.56.001 in 1991.
1987
Toshiko Akiyoshi - Interlude Concord Jazz CJ-324 1987
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Dennis Irwin, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums.
Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA, February, 1987
| Interlude | |
| I Know Who Loves You | |
| Blue And Sentimental | |
| I Ain't Gonna Ask No More | |
| Pagliacci | |
| Solitude | |
| So In Love | |
| You Stepped Out Of A Dream |
** also released on Concord Jazz CCD-4324 in 1987.
1990 (age 61)
Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio - Four Seasons Ninety-One (J) PAS-1006 1990
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; George Mraz, bass; Lewis Nash, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 2 and 3, 1990
| Spring Is Here | |
| Suddenly It Is Spring | |
| Summer Time | |
| Indian Summer | |
| Autumn Sea | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Winter Wonderland | |
| Santa Claus Coming To Town | |
| Spring Time For Hitler |
Toshiko Akiyoshi - Remembering Bud: Cleopatra's Dream Ninety-One (J) PAS-1007 1990
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Ray Drummond, bass #1,9,10; George Mraz, bass #2-8; Lewis Nash, drums #1,3,6-10; Al Harewood, drums #2,4,5.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 31, and August 1, 1990
| 1. | Cleopatra's Dream |
| 2. | Remembering Bud |
| 3. | Un Poco Loco |
| 4. | Oblivion |
| 5. | Celia |
| 6. | I'll Keep Loving You |
| 7. | Parisian Thoroughfare |
| 8. | Budo |
| 9. | Tempus Fugit |
| 10. | Dance Of The Infidels |
** also released on Evidence ECD 22034-2 in 1992.
1991
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra Featuring Lew Tabackin - Carnegie Hall Concert Columbia CK 48805 1992
John Eckert, Greg Gisbert, Joe Magnarelli, Mike Ponella, trumpet; Herb Besson, Larry Farrell, Conrad Herwig, trombone; Matt Finders, bass trombone; Frank Wess, alto sax, flute; Jim Snidero, alto, soprano sax, flute, clarinet, piccolo; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Walt Weiskopf, tenor, soprano sax, flute, clarinet; Scott Robinson, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Peter Washington, bass; Terry Clarke, drums; Richie Flores, conga drums #6; Hiromitsu Nishikawa, kotsuzumi #2; Masakazu Yoshizawa, ohtsuzumi #2; Nnenna Freelon, lead vocal #6; + special guest: Freddie Hubbard, trumpet #3,4,7,8.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 20, 1991
| 1. | Introduction |
| 2. | Children Of The Universe |
| 3. | I Know Who Loves You |
| 4. | After Mr. Teng |
| 5. | Your Beauty Is A Song Of Love |
| 6. | Kourakan Suite: Part 1 Kourakan / Part 2 Prayer |
| 7. | Chasing After Love |
| 8. | How Do You Get To Carnegie Hall? |
Toshiko Akiyoshi - Chic Lady Ninety-One (J) CRCJ-9105 1992
John Eckert, trumpet, flugelhorn; Matt Finders, trombone, bass trombone, tuba #1,4,5,7; Scott Robinson, alto, baritone sax; Walt Weiskopf, tenor sax #2,3,6,8; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Peter Washington, bass; Lewis Nash, drums.
Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, November 15 and 16, 1991
| 1. | My Elegy |
| 2. | Travelin' |
| 3. | Sophisticated Lady |
| 4. | Chic Lady |
| 5. | Don't Be Afraid, The Clown's Afraid Too |
| 6. | Lady Liberty |
| 7. | Blue Bossa |
| 8. | No Due Blues |
1993
Toshiko Akiyoshi - Dig Ninety-One (J) CRCJ-9115 1993
Conte Candoli, trumpet; Walt Weiskopf, tenor sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Peter Washington, bass; Kenny Washington, drums.
Sound On Sound, NYC, March 22, 23 and 24, 1993
| Dig | |
| Lament | |
| Lazy Days | |
| Harlequin Tears | |
| Uptown Stroll | |
| Morning Of The Carnival | |
| Mucura |
** also released on Ninety-One (J) CRCJ-30004 in 1993.
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra Featuring Lew Tabackin - Desert Lady/Fantasy Columbia CK 57856 1994
John Eckert, Greg Gisbert, Joe Magnarelli, Michael Ponella, trumpet; Herb Besson, Luis Bonilla, Conrad Herwig, trombone; Tim Newman, bass trombone; Jerry Dodgion, Jim Snidero, alto, soprano sax, flute; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, piccolo; Walt Weiskopf, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Scott Robinson, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Doug Weiss, bass; Terry Clarke, drums; Daniel Ponce, Congo drums #2.
Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, December 1-3, 1993
| 1. | Harlequin Tears |
| 2. | Desert Lady-Fantasy |
| 3. | Hangin' Loose |
| 4. | Hiroko's Delight |
| 5. | Broken Dreams |
| 6. | Bebop |
1994
Toshiko Akiyoshi - Night And Dream Ninety-One (J) CRCJ-9123 1994
Joe Magnarelli, trumpet, flugelhorn #1-3,6,7; Scott Robinson, alto, baritone sax, bass clarinet #1-4,6; Walt Weiskopf, tenor sax #1-3,6,7; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Peter Washington, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
The Power Station, NYC, June 19, 20, 23 and 24, 1994
| 1. | Night Waltz |
| 2. | Darn That Dream |
| 3. | Elusive Dream |
| 4. | Get Out And Get Under The Moon |
| 5. | When You Wish Upon A Star |
| 6. | Dream |
| 7. | The Night Has A Thousand Eyes |
| 8. | Round About Midnight |
Toshiko Akiyoshi - At Maybeck - Maybeck Recital Hall Series Volume 36 Concord Jazz CCD-4635 1995
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano.
Maybeck Recital Hall, Berkeley, CA, July 10, 1994
| Village | |
| Come Sunday | |
| Con Alma | |
| Polka Dots And Moonbeams | |
| It Was A Very Good Year | |
| The Things We Did Last Summer | |
| Old Devil Moon | |
| Sophisticated Lady | |
| Quadrille, Anyone? | |
| Tempus Fugit |
1995
Toshiko Akiyoshi With Brazilian Friends - Yes, I Have No 4Beat Today! Ninety-One (J) CRCJ-9132 1995
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; with Lincoln Goines, electric bass #1-3,5-8; Duduka Dafonseca, drums, percussion #1-3,5-8; Valtinho Anastacio, percussion; Ivo Araujo, surudo, chocalho, repinique #7, pandeiro #8; Scott Wendholdt, trumpet #5,8; Scott Whitfield, trombone #5,7,8; Ray Stewart, tuba #5,7,8; Lew Tabackin, flute #4; Roberta Cooper, cello #4.
The Power Station, Studio A, NYC, August 2 and 3, 1995
| 1. | Once I Loved |
| 2. | Pollination |
| 3. | Tico Tico |
| 4. | Air |
| 5. | One Note Samba |
| 6. | Star Eyes |
| 7. | Amapola |
| 8. | Warning! Success Maybe Hazardous To Your Health |
1996
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra Featuring Lew Tabackin - Four Seasons Of Morita Village Novus J (J) BVCJ-638 1996
John Eckert, Andy Gravish, Joe Magnarelli, Mike Ponella, trumpet; Pat Hallaran, Joe Helleny, Scott Whitfield, trombone; Tim Newman, bass trombone; Jim Snidero, alto sax, flute; Dave Pietro, alto sax, flute, clarinet; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Walt Weiskopf, tenor sax, flute, clarinet; Scott Robinson, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Doug Weiss, bass; Terry Clarke, drums; Kenichi Nagamine, tsugaru shamisen.
Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, July 1 and 2, 1996
| Dance Of The Gremlins | |
| Four Seasons Of Morita Village Suite: Repose | |
| Four Seasons Of Morita Village Suite: Pollination | |
| Four Seasons Of Morita Village Suite: Norito | |
| Four Seasons Of Morita Village Suite: Harvest Shuffle | |
| Retro Zone | |
| China Remembered |
Toshiko Akiyoshi - Toshiko Plays Toshiko - Time Stream Ninety-One (J) CRCJ-9137 1997
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; George Mraz, bass #1-9; Lewis Nash, drums #1-9; with Joe Magnarelli, trumpet #7; John Eckert, Mike Ponella, trumpet #9; Bobby Shew, trumpet, flugelhorn #2; Harvey Estrin, Trudy Kane, David Tofani, flute #8; Lew Tabackin, flute #3,8, tenor sax #6,9; Jim Snidero, alto sax #7,9; Gary Foster, alto sax #4, flute #8.
Avatar Studios, Studio C, NYC, October 15 and 16, 1996
| 1. | Long Yellow Road |
| 2. | Memory |
| 3. | Kogun |
| 4. | Interlude |
| 5. | Studio J |
| 6. | Farewell To Mingus |
| 7. | Deracinated Flower |
| 8. | The First Night |
| 9. | Jammin' At Carnegie |
| 10. | Time Stream |
1997
Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio - Live At Blue Note Tokyo '97 Ninety-One (J) CRCJ-9154 2001
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Yoshio Suzuki, bass; Motohiko Hino, drums.
Blue Note Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, September 22, 23 and 24, 1997
| Long Yellow Road | |
| Count Your Blessing Stead Sheep | |
| Un Poco Loco | |
| Sophisticated Lady | |
| I Know Who Loves You | |
| When You Wish Upon A Star | |
| Chic Lady |
1998
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra Featuring Lew Tabackin - Monopoly Game Novus J (J) BVCJ-31003 1998
John Eckert, Andy Gravish, Joe Magnarelli, Michael Ponella, trumpet; Luis Bonilla, Pat Hallaran, Scott Whitfield, trombone; Tim Newman, bass trombone; Dave Pietro, alto sax, flute; Jim Snidero, alto sax, flute, clarinet; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Tom Christensen, tenor sax, clarinet; Scott Robinson, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Philippe Aerts, bass; Terry Clarke, drums; Miya Masaoka, koto.
Avatar Studios, NYC, June 23, 24 and 25, 1998
| Jazz Club (Opener) | |
| Glass Ceiling | |
| Monopoly Game | |
| Suite For Koto And Jazz Orchestra: Kyoto Paradox / Caribbean Dream / Urban Rhapsody | |
| State Of The Unison |
1999 (age 70)
Toshiko Akiyoshi - Sketches Of Japan Ninety-One (J) CRCJ-91001 1999
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Philippe Aerts, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums #1-5,7; Carl Allen, drums #6; with Tomonao Hara, trumpet #7; Jo Yamada, alto sax #7; and others, #7.
Avatar Studios, Studio A, NYC, January 12 and 13, 1999;
Avatar Studios, Studio A, NYC, February 8, 1999;
CRS Recording Studio No. 1, Tokyo, Japan, November 17, 1998
| 1. | Kyoto Paradox |
| 2. | Children In The Temple Ground |
| 3. | Tsurusaki Odori |
| 4. | Mari To Tonosama |
| 5. | Repose |
| 6. | Prayer |
| 7. | Grooving In Yokohama |
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra Featuring Lew Tabackin - Tribute To Duke Ellington Novus J (J) BVCJ-34005 1999
John Eckert, Andy Gravish, Michael Ponella, trumpet; Brian Lynch, trumpet #1-3,5,6; Joe Magnarelli, trumpet #4; Steve Armour, Pat Hallaran, Scott Whitfield, trombone; Tim Newman, bass trombone; Dave Pietro, alto sax, flute; Jim Snidero, alto sax, flute, clarinet; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Tom Christensen, tenor sax, clarinet; Scott Robinson, baritone sax, alto flute, bass clarinet; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Philippe Aerts, bass; Andy Watson, drums; Hiro Sasaki, kakko; Itsuro Tajima, taiko.
Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, October 3 and 4, 1999
| 1. | Suite: Tribute To Duke Ellington: Celebration Of Duke's Birth |
| 2. | Suite: Tribute To Duke Ellington: Eulogy |
| 3. | Suite: Tribute To Duke Ellington: Duke For The Ages |
| 4. | Prelude To A Kiss |
| 5. | Day Dream |
| 6. | I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart |
2000
Toshiko Akiyoshi - Solo Live At The Kennedy Center Ninety-One (J) CRCJ-9153 2000
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano.
Terrace Theater, John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts, Washington, DC, April 1, 2000
| Count Your Blessing Stead Sheep | |
| I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good | |
| Improvisation In Five | |
| Un Poco Loco | |
| Deep River | |
| Con Alma | |
| The Village | |
| Repose | |
| Just One Of Those Things | |
| Ten Ten |
2001
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra Featuring Lew Tabackin - Hiroshima-Rising From The Abyss VideoArts Music (J) VACM-1189 2001
John Eckert, Jim O'Connor, Mike Ponella, Jim Rotondi, trumpet; Steve Armour, Pat Hallaran, Scott Whitfield, trombone; Tim Newman, bass trombone; Dave Pietro, Jim Snidero, alto sax, flute; Tom Christensen, Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Scott Robinson, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Paul Gill, bass; Andy Watson, drums; Valtinho, percussion; + special guests: Won Jang-Hyun, traditional Korean flute; George Kawaguchi, drums; Ryoko Shigemori, reading.
Hiroshima Kohseinen Kaikan, Hiroshima, Japan, August 6, 2001
| Long Yellow Road | |
| Hiroshima-Rising From The Abyss: I. Futility-Tragedy (I) | |
| Hiroshima-Rising From The Abyss: I. Futility-Tragedy (II) | |
| Hiroshima-Rising From The Abyss: II. Survivor Tales (I) | |
| Hiroshima-Rising From The Abyss: II. Survivor Tales (II) | |
| Hiroshima-Rising From The Abyss: II. Survivor Tales (III) | |
| Hiroshima-Rising From The Abyss: III. Hope | |
| Wishing Peace |
** also released on True Life Jazz TLE 1000082 in 2002.
2003
Toshiko Akiyoshi - New York Sketch Book Ninety-One (J) CRCJ-9159 2004
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Peter Washington, bass; Kenny Washington, drums.
Avatar Studios, NYC, August 11 and 12, 2003
| Five Spot After Dark | |
| 52nd Street Theme | |
| Skating In Central Park | |
| Uptown Stroll | |
| Drop Me Off In Harlem | |
| New York State Of Mind | |
| Central Park West | |
| Lady Liberty | |
| Take Me Out To The Ball Game |
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra Featuring Lew Tabackin - Last Live In Blue Note Tokyo Trinitas (J) WPCL-10079 2004
John Eckert, Jim O'Connor, Mike Ponella, Jim Rotondi, trumpet; Steve Armour, Pat Hallaran, Dan Levine, trombone; Tim Newman, bass trombone; Dave Pietro, Jim Snidero, alto sax, flute; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Tom Christensen, tenor sax, flute, soprano sax; Scott Robinson, baritone, soprano sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Paul Gill, bass; Andy Watson, drums; + special guest: Terumasa Hino, trumpet #4,5.
Blue Note Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, November 28 and 29, 2003
| 1. | Lady Liberty |
| 2. | The Village |
| 3. | Unrequited Love |
| 4. | Hiroko's Delight |
| 5. | Chasing After Love |
| 6. | Hope |
** also released on Wounded Bird Records WOU 1079 in 2011.
2004
Toshiko Akiyoshi Solo Live 2004 - Live At "Studio F" Studio Songs (J) YZSO-10001 2009
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano.
Studio F, Tajimi, Gifu, Japan, April 24, 2004
| Long Yellow Road | |
| Day Dream | |
| After You've Gone | |
| Kanchororin Bushi | |
| Deep River | |
| When You Wish Upon A Star | |
| Central Park West | |
| Round About Midnight | |
| Hope | |
| Tico Tico |
2005
Toshiko Akiyoshi - Hope Ninety-One (J) CRCJ-9160 2006
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; George Mraz, bass #1,3,5,7,8; Lewis Nash, drums #1,3,5,7,8.
Avatar Studios, NYC, December 16-19, 2005
| 1. | Feast In Milano |
| 2. | Memory |
| 3. | Hiroshima Bushi |
| 4. | Endless Journey |
| 5. | After Mr. Teng |
| 6. | Sweet Lorraine |
| 7. | Sumie |
| 8. | Drum Conference 3rd Movement |
| 9. | Hope |
2006
Toshiko Akiyoshi - 50th Anniversary Concert In Japan T-TOC Records (J) TTOC-0006 2006
Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; George Mraz, bass; Lewis Nash, drums.
Asahi Hall, Yurakucho, Tokyo, Japan, March 6, 2006
| Long Yellow Road | |
| Kogun | |
| Farewell--To Mingus | |
| The Village / Lady Liberty | |
| Trinkle Tincle | |
| Sumie | |
| Chasing After Love |
Toshiko Akiyoshi, Monday Michiru - Hope Ninety-One (J) CRCP-10157 2006
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Monday Michiru, vocal; Shuntaro Tanikawa, lyricist; Toshiko Akiyoshi, composer.
October, 2006
| Hope |
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Monday Michiru, vocal; Toshiko Akiyoshi, composer; Monday Michiru, translator.
| Hope (English Ver.) |
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Toshiko Akiyoshi, composer.
| Hope (Piano Ver.) |
2007
Toshiko Akiyoshi And SWR Big Band - Let Freedom Ring Hanssler Classic (G) 93.203 2007
Felice Civitareale, Karl Farrent, Claus Reichstaller, Rudolf Reindl, Frank Wellert, trumpet; Ian Cummings, Marc Godfroid, Ernst Hutter, Georg Maus, trombone; Axel Kuhn, alto, soprano sax, flute; Klaus Graf, alto, soprano sax, clarinet, flute; Jorg Kaufmann, tenor sax, flute, piccolo; Andreas Maile, tenor sax, flute, clarinet, soprano sax; Pierre Paquette, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano, director; Decebal Badila, bass; Holger Nell, drums; Farouk Gomati, percussion; Manfred Deppe, creative director.
SWR U-Musik-Studio, Villa Berg, Stuttgart, Germany, May 9-12, 2007
| Drum Conference (3rd Movement) | |
| Repose | |
| Harlequin's Tear | |
| Kogun | |
| Feast In Milano | |
| Let Freedom Swing |
same session.
| Lady Liberty | |
| Polination | |
| I Know Who Loves You | |
| Warning! Success May Be Hazadous To Your Health | |
| Song For The Harvest | |
| Epilogue: Hope | |
| Harlequin's Tear Live! (bonus track) |
2008
Toshiko And Lew - Vintage - Duke Ellington Songbook T-TOC Records (J) TTOC-0014 2008
Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano.
released June 18, 2008
| Take The "A" Train | |
| Sophisticated Lady | |
| Gypsy Without A Song | |
| Mood Indigo | |
| Serenade To Sweden | |
| All Too Soon | |
| It Don't Mean A Thing | |
| I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good | |
| Drop Me Off In Harlem | |
| Eulogy | |
| What Am I Here For | |
| Cotton Tail | |
| In A Sentimental Mood |
2010 (age 81)
Toshiko Akiyoshi With Reiko Honshoh - Classic Encounters Studio Songs (J) YZSO-10012 2010
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; with Reiko Honshoh, piano.
Tokyo, Japan, May 30 and 31, 2010;
NYC, June 27, 2010
| Turkisher Marsch--Toshiko's March | |
| Invention d-minor | |
| Nocturne E flat-major | |
| Rondo--Jogging With Beethoven | |
| Coffee-Arabian Dance From The Nutcracker | |
| Solveig's Song | |
| Pavane--The Dance Of Genji Ladies | |
| Vesti La Giubba From I Pagliacci | |
| Chanson Boheme From Carmen |
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra Featuring Lew Tabackin - In Shanghai After Beat (J) PCCY-30181 2011
John Eckert, Joe Magnarelli, Mike Ponella, Alex Sipiagin, trumpet; Alan Ferber, Andy Hunter, Dan Levine, trombone; Tim Newman, bass trombone; David Bixler, alto sax; Dave Pietro, alto sax, flute; Tom Christensen, tenor sax; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Mark Lopeman, baritone sax; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Paul Gill, bass; Andy Watson, drums; Chembo Corneil, congas; + special guests: Ou ......, erhu; Gu ......, ohdaiko; Han ......, zheng; Monday Michiru, vocal.
Shanghai Oriental Art Center Concert Hall, Pudong, Shanghai, China, October 17, 2010
| Long Yellow Road | |
| I Know Who Loves You | |
| My Teacher, Mr. Yang | |
| Kangding Qingge (Chinese Ballad) | |
| Drum Conference | |
| Hope (Epilogue Of Hiroshima) |
2015
Monday Michiru And Toshiko Akiyoshi - Jazz Conversations Victor Entertainment (J) VICJ-61740 2015
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Paul Gill, bass; Mark Taylor, drums; Monday Michiru, vocal, flute.
NYC, January 6 and 7, 2015
| Long Yellow Road | |
| First Night | |
| Love And Life | |
| Warning: Success May Be Hazardous To Your Health | |
| New Girl In Town (Where Are We?) | |
| Broken Dreams | |
| Dreaming | |
| Ain't Gonna Ask No More | |
| Frog | |
| One Note Samba |
Toshiko Akiyoshi Plays Gershwin's "Porgy And Bess" Studio Songs (J) YZSO-10065 2016
Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Paul Gill, bass #2,8,9; George Mraz, bass #3,4; Yasushi Nakamura, bass #5-7; Rodney Green, drums #2,9; Mark Taylor, drums #4-8.
Avatar Studios, NYC, June 20, 21, 2015, and January 4, 2016
| 1. | Summertime |
| 2. | I Got Plenty O'Nuttin' |
| 3. | I Loves You, Porgy |
| 4. | My Man's Gone Now |
| 5. | A Woman Is A Sometime Thing |
| 6. | It Ain't Necessarily So |
| 7. | Bess, You Is My Woman Now |
| 8. | Bess, O Where's My Bess |
| 9. | A Red-Haired Woman |