The delicate scenery depicted by the harmonica and the quiet lingering sound supported by the guitar
The album is centered around harmonica and guitar, interweaving standards and film music, creating a tranquil and emotional album.
The soft tones of the harmonica guide the melody, while the guitar and rhythms subtly complement each other, creating a unique sense of space in the music. The subject matter ranges from jazz standards to film scores, but the arrangements emphasize restraint and expressive fluctuation over flashiness, creating a striking effect. A calm atmosphere and a poetic feeling permeate the album, and Toots Thielemans' expressiveness skillfully balances stillness and movement.
A:
1)
Take The "A" Train
2)
Sunday In New York
3)
Looking For Mr. Goodbar
4)
Honesty
B:
1)
Midnight Cowboy
2)
Harlem Nocturne
3)
Still Crazy After All These Years
Harmonica, Guitar, Whistle - Toots Thielemans
Engineer - Norio Okada
Bass - Akira Okazawa
Arranged By - Masahiko Sato
Piano, Piano [Overheim], Synthesizer [Korg] - Masahiko Sato
Supervised By [Musical Supervision] - Masahiko Sato