This 2006 single showcases Akiyoshi's enduring compositional voice in a small-group setting, moving beyond her big band's dense arrangements.
- The single "Hope" was released on December 4, 2006, by NIPPON CROWN.
- The release falls within Akiyoshi's later career, after decades of leading her acclaimed big band.
- This track was later included on the 2007 album _Hope_ which featured Akiyoshi's trio.
Toshiko Akiyoshi is a Japanese-American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. She is best known for her work with the Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band, a seminal ensemble in post-bop jazz.
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