Jim Hall - Jazz Impressions of Japan (1976 Album)

“Recorded a few days after his 1976 Live in Tokyo LP, Jim Hall is once again joined by bassist Don Thompson and drummer Terry Clarke for a studio session which sticks strictly to original compositions. “Light,“ credited to all three musicians, is a very intricate bop line which demonstrates how well they interact with one another. Hall revisits two older works, the always creative blues “Careful“ (easily his best-known song), and the mellow waltz “Young One, for Debra,“ written for his daughter, which features the guitarist in a duo with Thompson on piano. Thompson wrote the pretty ballad “Two Special People“ and remains on piano for this duet with the leader. The final track, “Something for Now,“ is a typically soft-spoken but very lyrical Hall composition played as a solo. Unfortunately, this record has never been issued outside of Japan and has yet to appear on CD. Though it may be somewhat expensive when located, this Jim Hall LP is well-worth the investment.“ -AllMusic 1. Light 2. Careful 3. Kyoto Bells 4. Without Words 5. Echo 6. Young One (For Debra) 7. Two Special People 8. Something for Now Jim Hall (g), Don Thompson (b), Terry Clarke (dr)