East & West – Toshiko Akiyoshi and Charlie Mariano, released on RCA Victor in 1963.

'East & West’ captures the bold musical partnership between Japanese pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi and American saxophonist Charlie Mariano at a pivotal moment in jazz history. This album stands out for its seamless weaving of Eastern melodic sensibilities and Western jazz tradition. Akiyoshi’s deft, modernist piano lines intertwine with Mariano’s expressive saxophone, resulting in a true conversation—one that feels both intimate and exploratory. Tracks like ‘Stone Garden of Ryoanji’ are steeped in Japanese modal influences, providing a striking contrast to the bebop vocabulary found elsewhere on the record. The interplay is never forced; instead, it feels organic, showcasing a rare synergy between two musicians eager to stretch their boundaries without losing sight of their roots. - Calcutta Records

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMCDifRohMs

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West Side Story is a 1962 studio album by Oscar Peterson and his trio. The album features jazz interpretations of seven songs from the film West Side Story.

Review by Ken Dryden

..rather than woodshed on the selections prior to entering the studio, the Oscar Peterson Trio spontaneously created impressions of the musical's themes on the spot. "Something's Coming" seems like a series of vignettes, constantly shifting its mood, as if moving from one scene to the next. Ray Brown plays arco bass behind Peterson in the lovely "Somewhere," while the feeling to "Jet Song" is very hip in the trio's hands. The snappy interplay between the musicians in the brisk setting of "Tonight" turns it into a swinger. "Maria" initially has a light, dreamy quality, though it evolves into a solid groove...

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Leonard Bernstein, West Side Story, Maria (trio à cordes) - Trio Isnino

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Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.

#RitaMoreno takes a quick smoke break between takes.

🎥 Rita Moreno accepts the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1962 for her role as Anita in West Side Story at the 34th Academy Awards - a ceremony she almost didn't attend! 🎥

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