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The Miyumi Project: re: Rooted
by Jim Santella
Double bassist Tatsu Aoki leads this avant-garde ensemble in a program of creative improvised music that reflects the roots of Asian/American jazz. The instrumental timbres that he's chosen to augment this saxophone and percussion ensemble provide distinctive colors. Aoki's big, booming bass leads the way while huge taiko drums manage the session's rhythmic foundation.
The use of violin and shinobue (a Japanese flute) reaches back into tradition to instill a unique flavor. Thus, modern jazz receives an influx ...
Continue ReadingThe Miyumi Project Big Band: Rooted: Origins Of Now
by Jim Santella
Ceremonial drums open the session. Tatsu Aoki wrote the music to chronicle the changes that take place in the life of an Asian immigrant to the United States. At first, only traditional methods will suffice. Everything must be as it was back home. In time, the family begins to grow, social horizons expand, and foreign staples begin to make their way into your household. The next thing you know, the kids are eating pizza and hot dogs, and they can't ...
Continue ReadingTatsu Aoki's Miyumi Project: East Meets the Rest, Friday 9 May
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All About Jazz
Steppenwolf Theatre Company 2008 Traffic Series Tatsu Aoki's Miyumi Project: East Meets the Rest Friday, May 9, 2008 7:30 p.m., $40 Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614 312-335-1650 steppenwolf.org
In conjunction with the May 9th Steppenwolf performance, Southport Records will celebrate the release of the fourth CD from The Miyumi Project, The Miyumi Project Live In Poland.
A champagne reception will follow the event! ...
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JazzCity premieres Tatsu Aoki and Miyumi Project's re: ROOTED :: Chicago, IL
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All About Jazz
JazzCity premieres Tatsu Aoki and Miyumi Project's re: ROOTED with special guests Jon Jang and Francis Wong May 12, 2006 7:30 PM Margate Park Field House 4921 N. Marine Drive Chicago, IL What do Korean rock drummers, Japanese Taiko drummers Chinese folk singers and African-American jazz musicians have in common? The drum, as it turns out, unites them all. Tatsu Aoki's re: Rooted project is the culmination of a community ...
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