Sadao Watanabe ‎– Birds Of Passage (Full Album)

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Sadao Watanabe ‎– Birds Of Passage (Full Album) Sadao Watanabe (born February 1, 1933) is a Japanese jazz musician who plays alto saxophone, sopranino saxophone, and flute. He is known for his bossa nova recordings, although his work encompasses many styles with collaborations from musicians all over the world. He has had over ten albums reach the top 50 Billboard charts and two within the top 10. He has also had numerous albums reach number one on the jazz charts. Among his awards are the Order of the Rising Sun, the imperial medal of honor for contribution to the arts, and the Fumio Nanri award. Tracklist & Personnel: A1 Round Trip 5:51 Bass – Abraham Laboriel Drums – Vinnie Colaiuta Guitar – Dan Huff Keyboards, Arranged By – Russell Ferrante Percussion – Alex Acuna Saxophone – Sadao Watanabe A2 Pastral 6:05 Bass – Abraham Laboriel Drums – Dan Huff Keyboards, Arranged By – Russell Ferrante Percussion – Alex Acuna Saxophone – Sadao Watanabe A3 Salvador 5:03 Backing Vocals – Alexandria Brown, Carl Carwell, Lynn Davis, Maria Leporace Bass – Abraham Laboriel Drums – Carlos Vega Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Russell Ferrante Percussion, Backing Vocals – Paulinho Da Costa Saxophone, Backing Vocals – Sadao Watanabe Synthesizer [Synclavier] – George Duke A4 Just A Touch 4:36 Bass – Abraham Laboriel Drums – Carlos Vega Flute – Hubert Laws Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Russell Ferrante Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Saxophone – Sadao Watanabe Synthesizer [Synclavier] – George Duke B1 Burung Burung "Birds" 5:39 Bass – Abraham Laboriel Drums – Carlos Vega Flugelhorn – Freddie Hubbard Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Russell Ferrante Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Saxophone – Sadao Watanabe Synthesizer [Synclavier] – George Duke B2 Birds Of Passage 5:24 Bass – Abraham Laboriel Drums – Carlos Vega Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Russell Ferrante Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Saxophone – Sadao Watanabe B3 Chaser 5:31 Bass – Abraham Laboriel Drums – John Robinson Keyboards, Arranged By – Russell Ferrante Percussion – Alex Acuna Saxophone – Sadao Watanabe B4 Tanza Night 5:05 Backing Vocals – Daniel Acuna, Diana Acuna, Jimmy Haslip, Petsye Powell, Regina Acuna Bass – Abraham Laboriel Drums – John Robinson Keyboards, Arranged By – Russell Ferrante Percussion, Backing Vocals – Alex Acuna Saxophone, Backing Vocals – Sadao Watanabe ________________________________ Label: Elektra ‎– 9 60748-1 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1987 Recorded: March, 1987 - April, 1987 Recording Location: Gonks West Studio, Hollywood, CA Le Gonks Mad Hatter Recording Studio Mad Hatter Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA Mama Jo's Studio, North Hollywood, CA Mama Joe's Mama Joe's Recording Studio Vanguard Studios, New York NY