One of the greatest early 70s recordings from Japanese trumpeter
Terumasa Hino – a richly organic session that builds from spare trumpet and percussion, into a fuller, more spiritual sound!
Hino starts out the set working in almost Don Cherry territory – blowing alongside some slight accompaniment on percussion, bells, and drums in an earthy, introspective mode – before a larger group moves in to sweep up his horn, and push the album with a tremendously soulful spirit. The mix of styles gives the record a wonderful depth – one that's sometimes missing in
Hino's other work, but which makes this set a real standout from the time. Other players include Hidehumi Toki on sax, Motohiko
Hino on drums, and Hideo Miyata on alto and flute – and titles include "Oriental Dance", "Thanks Toko", "Reve Provencale", and "Open Vision".
(70s pressing – SOPL 240 – with insert. Cover and vinyl are nice!)