Makoto Kubota: On the Border

Japanese CD from 2000 (I think... Japanese web sites are a little hard to understand), where Levon and Garth contributed during recording sessions in Woodstock. Japanese musicians Makoto "Mac" Kubota and Haruomi "Harry" Hosono have also worked with Band members on the albums Second Line and Road to Louisiana.

Recorded in Cajun country, New Orleans and Woodstock, Kubota's first solo album mixes cajun, blues, rock and country with covers of 'I Can See Clearly Now', 'Me & Bobby McGee' and the Hawaiian blues, 'Waimanalo Blues'. Includes guests Garth Hudson and Levon Helm of the Band. The best tracks are where Kubota's own style is most in evidence, particularly on the Cajun and blues tracks. Overall, excellent. --from Farside Music, Japan

Makoto Kubota - On the Border - 2000 - Beams Records BBR-C-6004