Akira Ishikawa - Back To Rhythm

Originally released in 1975, Back To Rhythm is one of the crowning glories of Akira Ishikawa's glittering career. The Japanese drummer turned his hand to countless wonderful records over his career, but this one was surely one of the best. Mr Bongo seem to think so, and they're giving it a proper reissue treatment. There are funk breaks galore embedded in this joyously upbeat, irresistibly groovy sound, where the horns parp with clarity and the guitar licks cartwheel through airy mixes. Managing to be both fulsome and loud without coming over too heavy, Ishikawa's sprightly take on instrumental funk has never sounded better than on this release.

TRACKS:
A1. I've Got To Use My Imagination
A2. Bongo Rock
A3. Do It Til You're Satisfied
A4. Hey Jude
A5. El Condor Pasa
B1. Pick Up The Pieces
B2. Love Is The Answer
B3. I Shot The Sheriff
B4. Let's Start
B5. Boogie On Raggae Woman