The smoking alto saxophonist Charles McPherson is joined by guitarist Jimmy Raney, pianist Barry Harris, bassist Sam Jones and drummer Leroy Williams live in Japan in 1976. <p>McPherson says about the Japanese audiences, "They were very polite during the performance, but afterwards they'd come backstage like they were about to burst with appreciation, and it was genuine". <p>Deluxe CD includes a 16- page book with original liner notes essay by author Tom Piazza, restored original artwork, plus extra photos and session notes, and a new essay by jazz journalist Bill Milkowski who notes: 'Bird's music was very much in evidence on this tour, and particularly on McPherson s set at Nakano Sun Plaza Hall on April 14, in Tokyo'. First US reissue since the original 1976 LP release.