Wishing Peace
Studio album by Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra
Released	1986
Recorded	July 21–22, 1986
Studio	Atlantic Recording Studio
Genre	Jazz
Length	44:29
Label	Ken
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra chronology
Ten Gallon Shuffle (1984) Wishing Peace (1986) Carnegie Hall Concert (1992)

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The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[2]

Wishing Peace is the second recording released by the New York–based Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin after 13 previous releases with their Los Angeles–based Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band. "Lady Liberty", "Wishing Peace" and "Uptown Stroll" form the three part "Liberty Suite" written on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

All songs orchestrated by Toshiko Akiyoshi. All songs composed by Akiyoshi except "Unrequited Love" ( Tabackin):

LP side A

1. "Feast in Milano" – 8:24
2. "Unrequited Love" – 11:03

LP side B

"Liberty Suite"

1. "Lady Liberty" – 8:02
2. "Wishing Peace" – 8:14
3. "Uptown Stroll" – 8:45

• Toshiko Akiyoshi – piano
• Lew Tabackin – tenor saxophone, flute, piccolo
• Walt Weiskopf – tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute
• Frank Wess – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
• Jim Snidero – alto saxophone, flute, clarinet
• Mark Lopeman – baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
• Joe Mosello – trumpet
• John Eckert – trumpet
• Brian Lynch – trumpet
• Chris Pasin – trumpet
• Hart Smith – trombone
• Conrad Herwig – trombone
• Kenny Rupp – trombone
• Matt Finders – bass trombone
• Jay Anderson – bass
• Jeff Hirschfield – drums

Guest

• Daniel Ponce – conga drums (track A1, "Feast in Milano")

• Ken Music 27Ken-001
• Ascent Records ASC 1006
• Studio Songs YZSO-10030 (2013 re-issue)

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