Keiko Abe Conversation for Solo Marimba (Akira Miyoshi) 1970

Every marimbist knows that Keiko Abe is a leading figure in the development of the marimba, as a performer as well as a composer. She has been recording marimba albums since 1962 during a time when she had her own educational show on Japanese television as well as a radio program entitled "Good Morning Marimba".

Here is a long out-of-print recording of "Conversation for Solo Marimba", recorded by Abe for her 1970 album on the Candid label, "Music for Marimba". "Conversation" was written by acclaimed Japanese composer, Akira Miyoshi.