Fumio Itabashi Trio - Rise and Shine Live at the Aketas

Review by Katherine Harrison

Rise and Shine Live at the Aketas: Fumio Itabashi Trio Smashes Hard Bop Boundaries Let’s cut to the chase—Rise and Shine Live at the Aketas isn’t just another jazz album; it’s a raw, unfiltered punch to the gut that makes you sit up straight and pay attention. Released in 1977 under ALM Records and Studio Mule, this Japanese-European gem is pure hard bop fire, thanks to Fumio Itabashi on piano, Takeharu Hayakawa holding down bass like his life depends on it, and Kenichi Kameyama smashing those drums with zero chill. The album kicks off with “Rise and Shine,” and holy crap, does it deliver. This track doesn’t mess around—it grabs you by the collar and shakes you awake. Itabashi’s fingers are flying all over the keys like they’re late for something important, while Hayakawa lays down a groove so tight you could bounce quarters off it. And Kameyama? Dude’s drumming is like thunder rolling through your skull. You don’t just hear this song—you feel it. Every cymbal crash feels personal, every chord progression hits harder than expected. If I had to pick one reason why this album sticks with me, it’s because of how relentlessly alive “Rise and Shine” sounds. No studio polish here, man. Just three guys going full throttle in front of an audience lucky enough to witness it. Then there’s “My Funny Valentine.” Now, I know what you’re thinking—another cover? Really? But nah, this ain’t your grandma’s lounge version. The trio takes this classic and flips it inside out, turning it into something darker, moodier, almost haunting. Itabashi’s piano work here is next-level stuff—he doesn’t play the melody so much as he wrestles with it, pulling emotions out of thin air. Hayakawa’s basslines creep along like shadows, adding weight without ever stepping on the vibe. By the time Kameyama chimes in with subtle fills, it’s clear they’ve turned a love song into a slow-burn existential crisis. And honestly? That’s badass. “Jumping Board” rounds things out nicely too, but let’s be real—the first two tracks steal the show. They stick with you long after the needle lifts off the record (yeah, I said needle—streaming can’t touch this). There’s no Auto-Tune or slick production tricks—just honest-to-goodness musicianship that reminds you why jazz will never die. Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album feels like eavesdropping on a secret conversation between three legends who didn’t care if anyone was listening. Maybe that’s why it flew under the radar outside Japan and Europe back in the day. Or maybe people were too busy disco-ing their brains out in ’77 to notice. Either way, Rise and Shine Live at the Aketas deserves more than a second glance—it demands your full attention, preferably with headphones cranked loud enough to piss off your neighbors. So yeah, if you’re looking for background music to sip coffee to, keep scrolling. But if you want something that’ll slap you upside the head and remind you what live music is supposed to sound like, grab this album ASAP. Oh, and hey—don’t thank me later. Thank Fumio and his boys for showing everyone else how it’s done.

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Artist: Fumio Itabashi Trio
Album: Rise and Shine Live at the Aketas

Jazz

Hard Bop

1977

Rating: 4.2

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Rise And Shine	13:21
My Funny Valentine	15:05
Jumping Board	20:15

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Fumio Itabashi Trio - My Funny Valentine

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Fumio Itabashi Trio - Jumping Board

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Catalog Numbers

AL-3004
studio mule 20

Labels

ALM Records
Studio Mule

Listen online

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online anhören
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Vinyl
LP
Album
Reissue

Companies

Role	Company
Manufactured By	Kojima Recordings, Inc.
Recorded At	Aketa No Mise
Distributed By	Kompakt Distribution

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Takeharu Hayakawa
Drums	Kenichi Kameyama
Piano	Fumio Itabashi

Notes

Recorded At Aketa's April 26, 1975
Ⓟ 1977
Made in the EU.

Barcodes

Other (Price): ¥2,500
Barcode: 4 250101 404573

About Fumio Itabashi Trio

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Itabashi Fumio Trio
ݿੋևफTrio

Members

Nobuyoshi Ino
Shota Koyama
Fumio Itabashi
Tsutomu Okada
Takeharu Hayakawa
Kenichi Kameyama
Takuji Kusumoto

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Rise and Shine Live at the Aketas* by the Fumio Itabashi Trio is a hidden gem from 1977. It blends hard bop jazz with raw energy, recorded live in Japan. What makes it special? The trio didn’t just stick to Japan—they also released it in Europe, giving this tight-knit sound a global audience. Tracks like *My Funny Valentine* got a fresh twist, thanks to Fumio Itabashi’s piano skills and the band’s killer chemistry. And fun fact: the bassist, Takeharu Hayakawa, and drummer, Kenichi Kameyama, really brought the groove that made this album unforgettable.