Akari is an album by New York Unit, consisting of trumpeter Hannibal Marvin Peterson, pianist John Hicks, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Tatsuya Nakamura. It was recorded in 1994.
Recording and music The album was recorded in Tokyo on August 3, 1994."New York Unit Discography". jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 31, 2017. It was a quartet recording, with trumpeter Hannibal Marvin Peterson, pianist John Hicks, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Tatsuya Nakamura.
Release Akari was released by Apollon. It was also released by What's New Records with one track – an alternative take of "Gentle Rain" from the same session – added."Akari – New York Unit". What's New Records. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
Track listing "Manha De Carnaval" "Tenderly" "Willow Weep for Me" "Gentle Rain" "Smile" "Lover Man" "Moonlight in Vermont" "Reminiscing"
Personnel Hannibal Marvin Peterson – trumpet John Hicks – piano Richard Davis – bass Tatsuya Nakamura – drums
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