Makoto Ozone (album)

Makoto Ozone
Studio album by
Makoto Ozone
Released1984
GenreContemporary jazz
Length52:39
LabelColumbia
ProducerGary Burton
Makoto Ozone chronology
Makoto Ozone
(1984) 		After
(1986)

Makoto Ozone is the debut studio album by Japanese jazz pianist Makoto Ozone, released in 1984 by Columbia Records.[1] It was produced by vibraphonist Gary Burton.[2]

Critical reception

Ken Franckling of United Press International praised the album, calling it "very special" and writing that "his virtuosic playing is downright fascinating, backed by vibist and mentor Gary Burton and bassist Eddie Gomez."[1] Scott Yanow, writing for AllMusic, stated that Ozone "already had impressive technique and a generally introspective style". Although he criticized the album's sleepiness, he stated that "the pianist does show a lot of potential."[2] Music critic J. D. Considine praised Ozone's playing, writing in The Washington Post that "his touch is exquisite, and his improvisation is so fluid", although he criticized the overt influence of Burton on the album's compositions.[3]

Charts

Chart (1984) Peak
position
US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[4] 34

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Crystal Love"6:53
2."I Need You Here"8:22
3."Flight"8:15
4."Endless Season, Pt. 1"7:18
5."Endless Season, Pt. 2"8:31
6."Improvisation"4:35

References

  1. ^ a b Franckling, Ken (21 December 1984). "All that jazz – Mini-Reviews". United Press International.
  2. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. "Makoto Ozone - Makoto Ozone". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  3. ^ Considine, J. D. (16 November 1984). "Ozone: Where's His Voice". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Top Jazz Albums". Billboard. 1 December 1984. p. 64.
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