Solo in Japan

Solo in Japan is an album by American jazz saxophonist Charles Gayle recorded on July 6 and 7, 1997, for P.S.F. Records (PSFD-94).

Reception
The authors of the Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings awarded the album 4 stars.

Writing for Acoustic Levitation, Carlos Gómez included the album in a "Best of 2012" list. He commented, "Mr. Gayle's character 'Streets' plays in a pure and touching mood—solo pieces on tenor and soprano saxophone or piano. You don't need to think as you listen; go with your feelings."

Track listing

 * 1) "Come Ye"—7:59
 * 2) "Walking Nearer"—15:01
 * 3) "Praise God"—9:46
 * 4) "Christ Changes You"—11:59
 * 5) "Woe and Joy"—11:36

Recordings
Track 1,2,3,4 was live-recorded at Jazz-Cafe Narcissus in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on July 6, 1997, and Track 5 was recorded at BarBer Fuji, not only a barber but a live house in Ageo-city, Saitama, on July 7, 1997. No voices or claps are heard, but these are the live recordings.

Personnel

 * Charles Gayle—tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, piano