First Album

Description

First Album by Motohiko Hino is a Japanese album from 1971 that already reveals the strength of the drummer in a blend of modern jazz, hard bop, and free jazz elements. From this first record as a leader, Hino imposes a very physical, nervous, and explosive playing style, but always in service of a true collective intensity. The album rests on a constant tension between structured writing and freedom of improvisation, featuring a very lively rhythm section and often incisive horns. It captures both the legacy of 60s American jazz and a more raw energy, very characteristic of the early 70s Japanese scene. Today, First Album is considered a very solid entry into the world of Motohiko Hino, appreciated for its impact, fervor, and modernity.