Kiyoshi Kitagawa

Kenny Barron: Beyond This Place

by Pierre Giroux
June 10, 2024

Kenny Barron, = 3659}}, the mastermind behind Beyond This Place, leads us on a journey through the corridors of jazz. As of of the genre's most outstanding pianists, Barron is accompanied by an ensemble of formidable talents, including alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Steve Nelson, double bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa and drummer Johnathan Blake. Together, they orchestrate an exploration of Barron's legacy and the ever-evolving landscape of jazz. This meticulously selected nine-track session opens with “The Nearness ...

Miki Hayama: Wide Angle

by Lyn Horton
October 3, 2009

Miki Hayama establishes an identifiable cadence in her piano language in Wide Angle. Her trio behaves as one organism; Hayama offers the fearless heartbeat. Hayama composed eight of the ten pieces on the recording. The rigorous tempos, even when moderate, bond the three instruments. The precision with which Hayama addresses the piano demonstrates her fascination with the minutest detail. Her strength lies in the quality of her treble arpeggiation ("What's Next") through which progressions she plants bass ...

Will Sellenraad @ Smalls NYC, Featuring Kiyoshi Kitagawa & Darren Beckett

Source: All About Jazz
November 14, 2008

Will Sellenraad Trio Will Sellenraad- guitar Kiyoshi Kitagawa- bass Darren Beckett- drums Saturday November 15th · 7:30pm–10:00pm Smalls Jazz Club – 183 w. 10th St. @ 7th Ave. NYC

About Will Sellenraad

Hailed as a “hidden gem,” Willem Sellenraad has earned a fast growing reputation of being at the forefront of a new generation of jazz musicians. Known for his brilliant solos and innovative improvisations, this ...
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Will Sellenraad Trio @ Smalls 6/17 Feat: Kiyoshi Kitagawa & Eric McPherson

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2008

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