MAKOTO ~The 40th Anniversary~ - Makoto Hirahara

Product Description

A culmination of 40 years of performance by Makoto Hirahara, one of Japan's leading saxophonists.

This album commemorates 40 years of performance by Makoto Hirahara, one of Japan's leading saxophonists. Hirahara is proficient in and participates in almost every genre of music, from jazz and fusion to classical, film scores, and soothing music.

He is also very actively involved in all kinds of musical activities, such as planning and holding live concerts like "Hirahara-san's Concert."

This album showcases Hirahara's diverse musicality and sound, encompassing a wide range of genres for a truly enjoyable listening experience. Furthermore, as this is a commemorative album, his beloved daughters, Aika and Ayaka, also participate, resulting in a family collaboration.

Please enjoy his soprano saxophone performance, which can be described as world-class in both performance and tone.

[Track Listing] 1. Kaze no Olibastro 2. New Cinema Paradiso 3. Sacchan 4. Under The Oak Tree 5. Moon Tears 6. My Friends 7. Stella By Starlight 8. Spring Wind 9. MAY 10. Georgia on my mind 11. Rainbow Arch 12. Furusato Bonus Track 13. 5 Saxophone Concerto

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This album commemorates saxophonist Makoto Hirahara's 40th year in the performing world (as of 2014). Makoto Hirahara is well-versed in a wide range of genres, from jazz and fusion to classical music, film scores, and soothing music. To recreate his diverse musicality and sound, this album covers a variety of genres, making it a truly enjoyable listen. It also features a family collaboration with his beloved daughter, Ayaka Hirahara (aika). (C)RS