submitted on Sat, 07/05/2008 - 06:05 in Jazz Group by Mike_Longo Similar media
The name of Sumi Tonooka conjures two images. First, the name of a fine jazz pianist whose album, Taking Time (Candid, 1990), was retrieved from a cutout bin circa the year of its release. Secondly, around the same time, seeing the pianist perform, chairing a rhythm section that supported the formidable duo of trombonists Steve Turre and Fred Wesley. Talk about cooking sets--this was a ringside table just under the feet of this powerful group, where it was possible to marvel at the agility and lyricism of the pianist...
Source: allaboutjazz
Author: Michael P. Gladstone
