Tom Scott Band / Osaka Connection (2CDR)

Tom Scott (saxophone)
Richard Tee (keyboards)
Eric Gale (guitar)
Robert Popwell (bass)
Steve Gadd (drums) & Ralph MacDonald (percussion)

◆Festival Hall, Osaka, Japan, 17th July 1978
DISC 1
1.Dirty Old Man
2.Uptown & Country
3.band introduction
4.Dahomey Dance
5.Shadows
6.Thumper
7.New York Connection

DISC 2
1.Midtown Rush
2.Time And Love
3.Easy Life
4.You've Got The Feel'n
5.Keep Your Right On Spell
-encore-
6.You're Gonna Need Me

This is a complete, high-quality audience recording of Tom Scott's performance at the Osaka Festival Hall on July 17th, from his 1978 Japan tour. Tom Scott, who made a name for himself as the leader of L.A. EXPRESS and subsequently established an unshakeable position through numerous session works, is a precious recording of his historic Japan tour. Further enhancing its value is the incredible lineup of "wonderful friends" he played with: Steve Gadd on drums, Richard Tee on keyboards, Eric Gale on guitar, Robert Popwell on bass (replacing Chuck Rainy who was originally scheduled but cancelled), and Ralph MacDonald, a familiar face on recent Japan tours. Just hearing the names of these musicians is enough to get you excited; it's an unparalleled and powerful lineup. The sound quality is also top-notch for an audience recording of this era, allowing you to experience the powerful live sound with its punchy bass. This is a truly historic and sublime performance, brought together by leading session players from the East and West Coasts, in the Far East!