Prism (Ryo Kawasaki album)

Prism is the first album recorded by Japanese jazz guitarist Ryo Kawasaki after he moved to New York City from Tokyo.

Prism
Studio album by Ryo Kawasaki
Released	1975
Recorded	July 12, 1975
Studio	Vanguard Studio, New York City
Genre	Jazz fusion
Length	38:29
Label	East Wind
Producer	Kiyoshi Itoh, Yasohachi Itoh

At the time of this recording, he was a member of the Gil Evans Orchestra, Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, Chico Hamilton group, and Tarika Blue. Musicians on this album are from these groups. Herb Bushler was a member of the Gil Evans Orchestra, Abdulha and Steve Turre from the Chico Hamilton group, and Phil Clendeninn from Tarika Blue. Buddy Williams was a member of George Benson's group and often played with Kawasaki in New York City. Prism was recorded in one afternoon and mixed the next day.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ryo Kawasaki except where noted

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Agana"	5:47
2.	"Joni"	5:57
3.	"Nogie"	8:48
4.	"Bridge:Sun"	1:02
5.	"Phil" (Phil Clendeninn)	7:29
6.	"Bridge:Moon"	1:20
7.	"Sweet Tears"	7:50
8.	"Bridge:Star – I ain't playn' no guitar, I's jus' playin' with it"	0:16

Personnel

• Ryo Kawasaki – electric guitar
• Phil Clendeninn – Fender Rhodes electric piano, Hohner D6 Clavinet, ARP Odyssey and ARP String Ensemble synthesizers
• Herb Bushler – bass guitar
• Buddy Williams – drums
• Abdulah – congas, percussion
• Steve Turre – shell, percussion
• David Baker – engineer

References

Prism at AllMusic

External links

• Discogs
• sudo.3.pro.tok2