Monopoly Game

1998 studio album by Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra
Monopoly Game
Studio album by
Released1998
RecordedAvatar Studios, New York, 23–25 June 1998
GenreJazz
Length61:10
LabelBMG / Novus-J
ProducerToshiko Akiyoshi, Ex. Producer: Ikuyoshi Hirakawa
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra chronology
Four Seasons of Morita Village
(1996)
Monopoly Game
(1998)
Tribute to Duke Ellington
(1999)

Monopoly Game is the sixth recording released by the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin. The three tracks, "Kyoto Paradox", Caribbean Dream" and "Urban Rhapsody" make up the three part "Suite for Koto and Jazz Orchestra" commissioned jointly by the San Francisco Jazz Festival and UCLA. The song "Jazz Club" was commissioned by NHK Radio.

Track listing

All songs composed and arranged by Toshiko Akiyoshi:

  1. "Jazz Club (Opener)" – 2:56
  2. "Glass Ceiling" – 7:50
  3. "Monopoly Game" – 10:17
  4. "Kyoto Paradox" – 9:41
  5. "Caribbean Dream" – 12:30
  6. "Urban Rhapsody" – 10:55
  7. "State of the Unison" – 7:01

Personnel

  • Toshiko Akiyoshi – piano
  • Lew Tabackin – tenor saxophone, flute
  • Tom Christensen – tenor saxophone, clarinet
  • Dave Pietro – alto saxophone, flute
  • Jim Snidero – alto saxophone, flute, clarinet
  • Scott Robinson – baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
  • Michael Ponella – trumpet
  • Andy Gravish – trumpet
  • John Eckert – trumpet
  • Joe Magnarelli – trumpet
  • Scott Whitfield – trombone
  • Luis Bonilla – trombone
  • Pat Hallaran – trombone
  • Tim Newman – bass trombone
  • Philippe Aerts – bass
  • Terry Clarke – drums

Guest

  • BMG Novus J BVCJ-31003
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  • Eternal Best / Best 8
  • The Best of Toshiko Akiyoshi (Big Band)
  • Mosaic Select: Toshiko Akiyoshi - Lew Tabackin Big Band
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