Joe Sample & Randy Crawford featuring Steve Gadd and Nick Sample / Tokyo 3rd Nite (2CDR)

◆Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Tokyo, Japan 22nd March 2009
Disc 1 (trio set)
01.intro
02. HIPPING THE HOP
03. SPELLBOUND
04. MEMORIES
05. SOULY CREOLE
06. MELODIES OF LOVE
07. GEE BABY, AIN'T I GOOD TO YOU

DISC 2 (with Randy Crawford)
01. BUT BEAUTIFUL
02. RIO DE JANEIRO BLUE
03. EVERYBODY'S TALKING
04. THIS BITTER EARTH
05. RESPECT YOURSELF
06. NO REGRETS
07. ME, MYSELF & I
08. FEELING GOOD
09. TELL ME MORE AND MORE AND THEN SOME
10. END OF THE LINE
11. ONE DAY I'LL FLY AWAY
12. STREET LIFE
encore;
13. ALMAZ
14. HAPPINESS IS A THING CALLED JOE
15. outro

◇personnel;
Joe Sample (piano)
Randy Crawford (vocal)
Steve Gadd (drums) & Nick Sample (bass)

This is a complete recording of the live performance at Bunkamura Orchard Hall on March 22nd, the final day of the 2009 Japan tour by the Joe Sample & Randy Crawford Trio featuring Steve Gadd & Nick Sample, captured in high-quality audience recording.

This is the first time Joe Sample & Steve Gadd have performed together since their Crusaders visit a year ago. This time, it's an acoustic set, offering a different perspective on the two masters' talents.

Of course, Randy's performance, with his commanding vocals, was breathtaking and lived up to fans' expectations. His compelling voice is sure to move everyone's hearts.

The sound quality is also impeccable, capturing each instrument in perfect balance. This is a must-have album to commemorate their 2009 Japan tour.