Morning Island Afrobeat all played in a swinging

all played in a swinging and boppish style

which is what I set out to achieve with it in the first place

Scharf is the man behind the Hanoi Janes -- he writes the songs

fluttery soul and jazz samples loop into hypnotic realms

Edition on black vinyl

Morning Island Afrobeat all played in a swingingSadao Watanabe's "Morning Island" masterfully blends traditional jazz with contemporary influences. This Flying Disk Records release showcases his exceptional alto saxophone work alongside an elite ensemble featuring Eric Gale, Jeff Mironov, Dave Grusin, and others. The album delivers both original compositions and standards with technical brilliance and superior sound quality.