Akira Ishikawa

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Akira Ishikawa (石川晶) (1934 - 2002) was a prominent Japanese drummer. After visiting East Africa in 1970, he became known for incorporating many African elements into his jazz. For many years, he led a band called Count Buffalos, which was spelled differently for nearly every album. Even on the Japanese releases of his albums, the English form of the name was used. He also did some work in soundtracks for TV and movies, along with session work. Later in life, he relocated to Kenya, and lived there until his death in 2002. Selected discography: 1969? - Exciting Drums - African Rock Pa… read more
Akira Ishikawa (石川晶) (1934 - 2002) was a prominent Japanese drummer. After visiting East Africa in 1970, he became known for incorporating many African elements into his jazz. For many years, he led a band called Count Buffalos, which was spelled differently for nearly every album. Even on th… read more
Akira Ishikawa (石川晶) (1934 - 2002) was a prominent Japanese drummer. After visiting East Africa in 1970, he became known for incorporating many African elements into his jazz. For many years, he led a band called Count Buffalos, which was spelled differently for nearly every album. Even on the Japanese releases of his albums, the English form of the name was used… read more

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1 Play track Back to Rhythm Pick up the pieces
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2 Play track Back to Rhythm I've Got To Use My Imagination
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3 Back to Rhythm El Condor Pasa
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4 Play track Speak Under My Breath Speak Under My Breath
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5 Play track Back to Rhythm Bongo Rock
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6 Play track Pigmy Pigmy
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7 Back to Rhythm Hey Jude
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8 Play track Do It Til You're Satisfied Do It Til You're Satisfied
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9 Play track Sunrise Sunrise
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10 Play track Back to Rhythm Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)
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  1. 10,979 listeners

    25 Jun 1975 · 10 tracks

    Back to Rhythm
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  2. 395 listeners

    20 May 2014 · 12 tracks

    Home
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  3. 70 listeners

    1972 · 12 tracks

    Drums Method
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  4. 4 listeners

    2006 · 3 tracks

    Drum Christmas Drum
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