Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996(2001)

What would it sound like if occasional members of GENESIS, KING CRIMSON, ASIA, YES, ZAPPA & WEATHER REPORT all got together to form a unique team just for one night?

Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996 documents the former Genesis guitarist's ambitious 1996 concert series in Japan, where he assembled an all-star progressive rock ensemble. The lineup drew virtuosos from Genesis, King Crimson, Asia, Weather Report, and Frank Zappa's band—a rare convergence of talent across rock's most technically demanding acts. Captured across two nights, the performances showcase Hackett's solo material alongside reimagined Genesis classics, delivered with the precision and complexity these musicians are known for. The Tokyo Tapes stand as a landmark live recording, capturing a moment when some of progressive rock's finest players united for an exclusive Japanese engagement. Essential viewing for fans of complex arrangements, instrumental prowess, and the broader Genesis legacy.