Time Stream (Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio album)

Time Stream is a jazz album by the Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio, released in 1984 on the Storyville label. It features Toshiko Akiyoshi on piano, Bob Bowman on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums. The album showcases Akiyoshi's dynamic piano playing and her compositional skills within a smaller trio setting, contrasting with her better-known large ensemble works. The repertoire includes original compositions by Akiyoshi, as well as jazz standards. The album received critical acclaim for its tight ensemble work, Akiyoshi's innovative arrangements, and the interplay between the musicians. Key tracks often cited include compositions demonstrating Akiyoshi's complex harmonies and rhythmic inventiveness, highlighting the group's improvisational skills. The album is considered a significant contribution to Akiyoshi's discography and a valuable example of her work in a trio format.