Russel Baba
Russel Hisashi Baba
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1979 Private Label Original Out Of San Francisco. Russel Baba, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Fue (Bamboo Flute), Tibetan Drum; Raymond Cheng, Violin; Heshima Mark Williams, Bass; Gordon Watanabe, Guitar; Jeanne Aiko Mercer, Shime Taiko; Mark Izu, Bass. The record Russel Hisashi Baba made by the Russel Baba is a truly unique and special piece of music. This album features a collection of traditional Japanese melodies and contemporary jazz compositions, all performed by the masterful Russel Baba on shakuhachi flute. The shakuhachi is a traditional Japanese bamboo flute that has been used in meditation and music for centuries, and Baba's virtuosic playing demonstrates the instrument's full expressive range.