Jazz Articles about Rafael Statin

About Rafael Statin

Album Review

Pixel, Tokyo-born, Ohio-bred pianist Keigo Hirakawa's third album as leader or co-leader of his own ensemble, has the sleek, laid-back feel of a well-engineered jam session as Hirakawa leads the way through seven of his generally engaging compositions (and one by guitarist Brandon Scott Coleman) with reliable backing from his supporting cast. Besides Coleman, the trustworthy team includes woodwind specialist Rafael Statin, bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Alex White, each one a reputable veteran of the jazz ...

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Keigo Hirakawa: Pixel

by Neil Duggan
June 21, 2023

Science and jazz do not come up too often in the same conversation. Even more unlikely is that spatio-spectral colour filter array design will feature. Unless you happen to be talking with the Ivy League-educated researcher and professor at the University of Dayton, Ohio, Keigo Hirakawa. His work in image processing is part of a major research initiative at the university. More pertinently, in his other career, he has a Master of Music degree and 20 years as a professional ...

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Alex Louloudis: Words

by Hrayr Attarian
August 18, 2021

Greek drummer Alex Louloudis is an exciting composer with a refreshingly personal style. Classically trained, Louloudis has also received rigorous jazz education and, over a handful of years, has established himself as an integral member of New York's creative music scene. His second release, the intense and stimulating Words, exhibits his skills to the full. Released on the Belgian Off label, the album starts off with “Surviving" which features a two-tenor saxophone front line. The fiery intro is ...