Wishing Peace
Wishing Peace is the second recording released by the New York–based Toshiko [Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra|Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin] after 13 previous releases with their Los Angeles–based Toshiko Akiyoshi – [Lew Tabackin Big Band]. "Lady Liberty", "Wishing Peace" and "Uptown Stroll" form the three part "Liberty Suite" written on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.
Track listing
LP side A- "Feast in Milano" – 8:24
- "Unrequited Love" – 11:03
- "Lady Liberty" – 8:02
- "Wishing Peace" – 8:14
- "Uptown Stroll" – 8:45
Personnel
- Toshiko Akiyoshi – piano
- Lew Tabackin – tenor saxophone, flute, piccolo
- Walt Weiskopf – tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute
- Frank Wess – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
- Jim Snidero – alto saxophone, flute, clarinet
- Mark Lopeman – baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
- Joe Mosello – trumpet
- John Eckert – trumpet
- Brian Lynch – trumpet
- Chris Pasin – trumpet
- Hart Smith – trombone
- Conrad Herwig – trombone
- Kenny Rupp – trombone
- Matt Finders – bass trombone
- Jay Anderson – bass
- Jeff Hirschfield – drums
- Daniel Ponce – conga drums
Releases
- Ken Music 27Ken-001
- Ascent Records ASC 1006
- Studio Songs YZSO-10030